POST HISTORY

In October of 1999, Paul Allen called a meeting held at WCCD for the purpose of rebuilding American Legion Post 145 that was inactive for 5 years and likely to have its charter revoked.  There were about 8 veterans at the meeting.  Officers were elected and the Avon Town Hall became the monthly meeting place. 

In September of 2000, Jim Foxworthy came to the meeting and announced that there was a permanent place to house the Post.  Jim had arranged for the Post to be located in the strip mall that was in the old Monty’s grocery store lot.  It only needed a little fixing up.

The facility was about 1800 square feet of space that included 3 rooms and 2 rest rooms.  After inspection of this space, the members spent about 6 months gutting the area; fixing holes in the roof, rewiring entirely.  As well as installing new plumbing, building a recreational area or bar, painting and installing flags on the front of the building.  An incredible amount of effort was put into this building.  The doors opened in March of 2001.

Life was good for 4 months when the owner of the property decided to tear the building down and redevelop the land.  In July of 2001 the bulldozer demolished our Post.

Life got better when ALL Tool Rental donated our present building.  Our Grand Opening was New Year’s Eve of 2001.  There was lots of man hours put into this building, as remodeling was once again needed.

We were all very happy to have a Post again.  This opened the door for a great 2002 and with the help of our members, volunteers and community, we have continued to grow.

In May of 2002 we had the dedication of our Post and flagpole which was donated by the late Jim Fife.  It was a great day and several National, State and Local officers attended.  In June the Post sent 2 boys to Boy’s State and the Auxiliary sent 1 girl to Girl’s State.  In 2001 our big fund raiser was selling cookie dough and for 2002 it is the Cook Book.

During most of 2005, many, many man-hours were spent remodeling the building sitting just south on the same property and we dedicated this new building in September of 2005.  We officially moved into 375 South State Road 267 in July, 2006.

It is our understanding that in a couple of years they will begin the construction of a bridge over the railroad tracks quite near the Post.  We are anticipating another move due to this.

We welcome everyone that are members and anyone eligible to be a member to stop by.  We are family.

Patriotic Days

MEMORIAL DAY has always been an outstanding occasion in this community. In addition to memorial events throughout the Avon Community the grave of every veteran of any of the wars of the country are decorated on this National Holiday. Today, this tradition is being carried on. If one might attempt to prophecy, in an historical account, Avon's veteran organizations will carry on this tradition to its last man to keep MEMORIAL DAY sacred to the memory of our war dead.

ARMISTICE DAY, now called VETERANS' DAY, originally marked the end of fighting in World War One. It is an important holiday on the calendar of Legionnaires everywhere and in the hearts of all veterans.  An important tradition was established when the Post led in the memorial exercises at 11 o'clock on the morning of November 11, marking the exact hour of the cessation of hostility on the war fronts. Today, Avon Post 145 solemnly observes this tradition.

REGISTRATION OF GRAVES Since its inception Avon Post 145 has been a leader in this County in the area of graves registration, which has been incorporated by all the American Legion Posts in Hendircks County. Grave Registration enables all interested parties to locate the site of the grave of each veteran.   Each year, active members of Avon Post 145 place a flag on each veteran's grave.

Avon Post 145 started a program called "AVON CARES".  Four times a year we send packages to our fighting men and women in harms way containing supplies to each veteran.

SCHOLARSHIP AND COMMUNITY PROJECTS Avon Post 145 Sponsors various scholarships for the further education of our children. We also sponsor and financially assist many worthy community projects and programs initiated by the National American Legion.

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