Rye American Legion Post 128 is delighted to announce that fellow Legionnaire and Rye resident Terrence McCartney will be the main speaker  at this year’s Memorial Day ceremony.  The ceremony begins immediately following the Memorial Day parade at approximately 10:30am at Rye City Hall on Monday, May 27, 2019. Terry was born in Hawaii … More Memorial Day 2019 Speaker Announced

Our Post held an  Unserviceable Flag Ceremony on March 30 at Disbrow Park.  The ceremony was conducted by Commander Fred de Barros who was assisted by Post members Gene Collins, Tom Seaver and Hal Schwartz.  Many thanks to the Rye Fire Department and DPW for assisting with the ceremony.   We retired many flags from residents who … More Posts Holds Unserviceable Flag Ceremony

We had a great time last night at the Post holiday party.  Check out photos below.  We wish all a safe and peaceful 2019!

Please join us at our annual holiday party Where: Rye Recreation, Lower Level, Rye, NY When: Thursday, December 13, 2018, 6:30 pm We have a delicious menu planned: Heavy Appetizers Coffee and Dessert Adult Beverages No cost to members and spouses – spouses invited Please bring bottle of wine for raffle   Please RSVP to … More 2018 Holiday Party

Hardy Rye Post 128 Legionaries and Auxiliary members braved the weather to support the Rye Chamber of Commerce Mistletoe Magic event on November 25.  Mistletoe Magic supports the Rye Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Fund. Commander Fred de Barros, Finance Officer Gene Collins and Legionnaire Hal Schwartz, along with Auxiliary members Nancy Collins and Robin Latimer staffed the … More Post Supports Mistletoe Magic in Rye

Veterans Day 2018 was a chilly day,  but a very special one.  Thanks to our Rye City leadership, the WWI flagpole was completed  in time to honor the 100th Anniversary of WWI.  The pole and flag looked glorious in the crisp blue sky.  And the plaques shined beautifully. Commander Fred de Barros led the ceremony.  In … More Veterans Day 2018

Rye American Legion Post 128 is delighted to announce that Major General Robert Gruber, (Ret) will be the keynote speaker at the Rye Veterans Day 2018 ceremony which will take place on Monday,  November 12 at 10:30 am at Rye City Hall. Major General Robert I. Gruber is a retired United States Air Force officer who served as … More Veterans Day 2018 Speaker Announced

  Rye resident Thomas DeCaro, a WWII veteran,  was presented his POW medal by US Congressman Elliot Engel and County Executive George Latimer on Wednesday,  September 12 at Rye City Hall. Mr. DeCaro was represented by his family due to his inability to attend the ceremony. Commander Fred De Barros represented the Post. Mr. DeCaro’s wartime biography … More WWII POW Thomas DeCaro Honored

Plan to attend the Rye Post 128 2018-19 kick-off meeting on Thursday, September 20 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 2018-19 Post Kick-off Meeting

We had good turnout on a beautiful Saturday afternoon for our Officer Installation Picnic. Fred de Barros was installed as Commander, Gene Collins as Finance Officer, Tim Moynihan (in abstentia for installation) as Adjutant and Nick Loddo as Sergeant at Arms.  The Auxiliary did a great job decorating the pavilion! Have a great summer and … More Officer Installation Picnic – June 2018