Tenth Anniversary of September 11th

Many gathered at the New York City Kimlau Square Park to attend the 2011 American Legion September 11th Remembrance Service conducted by the Lt. B. R. Kimlau Chinese Memorial Post 1291, Department of New York, last night. The Honorable Judge Randall Eng conducted the ceremony. "Striking the Four Five", Candlelight ceremony, Laying of the Memorial Wreath, Bell Tolls, and Ceremonial Rifle Volleys and "Taps" were conducted at this Remembrance Service. Many members of the Kimlau Post 1291 (the Legion, Auxiliary and the Sons) attended as well as many members of local associations and members of the Chinatown community. Many distinguished guests attended this ceremony and the following speakers gave remarks:
- Fang A. Wong, the American Legion Organization National Commander
- Kris Nelson, the American Legion Auxiliary National President
- Margaret Chin, NYC Council Member
- Grace Meng, NYS Assembly Member
- Peter Koo, NYC Council Member
- Sheldon Silver, Speaker of the NYS Assembly
- Daniel Squadron, NYS Senator
- Rosemary Yu, Assistant District Attorney, on behalf of the New York County District Attorney Cyrus Vance, Jr.
Thank you for all those who attended.

National Commander Fang Wong visits CCBA -September 3, 2011

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More pictures from today's picnic

Fun Fun at the Post 1291 Annual Picnic

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American Legion and New York Detachment sponsored scholarships

Dear Members,

According to the Sons of the American Legion Detachment of New York's Detachment Manual, there are 7 scholarships that are awarded annually. These are presented to graduating high school seniors and those attending college that are members of the Sons of the American Legion.

The Cerullo Memorial Scholarship - $500 Scholarship (four awarded annually)

The Lt. Michael L. Lewis, Jr Memorial Fund - $1000 Scholarship (two awarded annually)

William P. O'Connell Memorial Veterans Rehabilitation Scholarship - $1000 Scholarship (one awarded annually)

All interested SAL members should contact us for additional rules, eligibility requirements, application process, and each scholarship's due dates.

Certifcate presented to SAL Squadron 1291

This certificate was presented to the Squadron by the National Sons of the American Legion and was accepted by our New York Detachment Vice Commander John Chang recently.