American Legion Post 88

09/11/2025

09/11/2025

9/11 ceremony at American Legion Post #88 Norman, OK
Thank you to the Norman color guard and Chief, Sheriff Amason, EMSTAT, Norman Fire Department, the Mayor’s office and the Norman Transcript, American Legion Auxiliary Unit88 and American Legion Post #88 members.

08/21/2025

Holidays are fast approaching. . . .

08/19/2025

Synopsis of the American Legion Post 88 Business Meeting August 18, 2025

We are glad to see the return of Chaplain Don Hunter. However, Carl Ellison has resigned his post due to ongoing health issues. He will be missed! Attendance = 19.

Membership Renewals: 162 of 368 so far. From 2025. 151 still need renewal with 55 from 2024. Please call your buddies, or new contacts, and have the renew/join. We need to be at 55% before 15 Oct 2025.

In addition to the usual reports, the following announcements were made:

September 11 – Patriot’s Day. A remembrance ceremony begins at the flagpole 8:45 am with a silent vigil from 0900-0911. Volunteers needed to hold the branch flags. Garrison caps, Navy Polo shirts and black/dark blue slacks should be worn. A large commemorative banner has been purchased to have on display during the ceremony.

October 13 – The Post will once again host a Classic Swing Jazz Concert 7-:30 pm.

November 9 – 2025 Norman Veteran’s Day Parade. Details forthcoming.

November 15 – 5A/5B fall conference will be held at Post 88. Donations needed to help purchase breakfast items.

With the approaching Holidays, the Post has begun collection of Halloween candy, non-perishable food items for Thanksgiving/Christmas boxes; warm winter items such as hats, mittens, gloves, scarves, coats, etc., as well as new, unwrapped TOYS (No Christmas paper-original toy packaging is OK).
Other items accepted are new or gently used blankets, pillows (NEW ONLY, PLEASE!), sleeping bags. Holiday decorations are needed and the post will also collect your old eyeglasses!

And of course, CASH donations are always acceptable and are tax-deductible.

Donations may be dropped off at the Post, 710 E. Main in Norman, on Mondays from 0900-1300 or call Post 88, 405-366-7575 for more information.

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08/19/2025

08/19/2025

Your Help is Needed Today!

08/12/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Cemetery to
Receive National Stewardship Award

08/09/2025

Thank you FastSigns in Norman for creating our Patriot Day sign for the post.

Join us September 11,2025 @ 9AM @ 710 E. Main Street for a flag vigil with the branch flags.

07/28/2025

Commander Ernie Martin, of Post 88 in Norman, was on-hand today to serve on a panel along with members of the Patriot Division of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadets. The event was held at the Norman Adult Wellness and Education Center located at 602 Findlay. Sea Cadets, as well as active and retired military gave descriptions of their experiences while serving in the various branches of the military, as well as reporting on the values and reward of being a Cadet.
Several of the young cadets expressed the desire to go on to the U.S. Naval Academy. Jeannene Wade of the OK Dept of Veteran’s Affairs was the moderator.
The Patriot Division of the Sea Cadets is located 5315 S. Douglas Blvd. in OKC and usually holds monthly drills at the Naval Reserve Center located there.
For more info: https://www.seacadetsokc.org

07/27/2025

A good crowd attended last night's "Swing Band" concert! And there was even some dancing! Suzy Ashmore and Sandy Wishon kept the popcorn popping, and Eileen Grubbs took care of distributing the popcorn and drinks. Eric, Eileen and Dennis Wishon stayed afterwards and cleaned up.
Sorry you missed it! It was a fun evening!