The Rye Post conducted an Unserviceable Flag Ceremony on October 9, 2020 at the Rye Dept of Public Works facility.  The event had been postponed previously due the Covid guidelines, but we were able to complete yesterday.  Yesterday’s ceremony also follows postponement from earlier in the week due to high winds. Commander Fred de Barros … More Unserviceable Flag Ceremony

In addition to the virtual/video ceremony accessible below, Commander Fred de Barros, Adjutant/Finance Officer Tim Moynihan, and Legionnaire Terry McCartney laid wreaths this morning at the memorials at Rye City Hall. Following taps being played over a portable audio system, Commander de Barros said a few words and the wreaths were placed at the memorials … More Memorial Day 2020

RYE TO HONOR ITS WAR DEAD ON MEMORIAL DAY Once again, the City of Rye will carry on its tradition of honoring deceased veterans on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2020.  However, this year due to the COVID-19 virus, we will be conducting the ceremony virtually which will air on RYE TV at 10:00 am … More Memorial Day 2020

We had a great time last night at the Post holiday party.  Check out photos below. You’ll notice some “Thank You” veterans cards sent in  from Mrs. Garofano’s class at Rye Middle School. We wish all a safe and peaceful 2020!  

Please join us at our annual holiday party Where:  Rye Recreation, Rye, NY When: Thursday, December 12, 2019, 6:30 pm We have a delicious menu planned: Rigatoni Bolognese Chicken and Sausage Scarpriello with Potatoes Eggplant Rollatini Salad Coffee and Desserts Adult Beverages No cost to members and spouses – spouses invited Please bring bottle of … More Holiday Party 2019

Veterans Day 2019 was a full day honoring local veterans.  The Post led two nice ceremonies.  The first ceremony was held at Rye City Hall, and the second ceremony at Atria Rye Brook. At Rye City Hall, Commander Fred de Barros led the ceremony.  In addition to the keynote by Charlie Northshield, the former Rye … More Veterans Day 2019

Rye American Legion Post 128 is honored to announce that Charlie Northshield will be the keynote speaker at the Rye Veterans Day 2019 ceremony which will take place on Monday, November 11, 2019 at 10:30 am at Rye City Hall. If you recognize the name of Charlie Northshield, you should.  He taught in the Rye City School District … More Veterans Day 2019 Speaker Announced

Plan to attend the Rye Post 128 2019-20 kick-off meeting on Thursday, September 19 at 7:30 PM at the Rye Recreation in Rye. At this meeting we will outline our goals, mission and key activities for the year. Rye Post 128 leads many community activities to foster service to veterans, patriotism in the community, and sponsorship … More Rye Post 128 2019-20 Kick-off Meeting on Thursday, September 19, 2019

Update:  Also see coverage in Rye Record:  Rye Record Memorial Day 2019 On Memorial Day, May 27, 2019 the City of Rye carried on its tradition of honoring its war dead. The Rye American Legion Post Auxiliary organized a parade through town which featured Legionnaires, marching bands, fire trucks, cyclists, classic cars, Rye’s Boys and Girls … More RYE HONORS ITS WAR DEAD ON MEMORIAL DAY 2019

On May 11, 2019, Commander Fred DeBarros led a group of Legionnaires and Rye Boy Scouts to decorate graves of deceased veterans at Greenwood Union Crematory in Rye.  Check out photos below.