American Legion Post 86 Honors our Fallen with Wreaths Across America
As I arrived at the American Legion Post 86 in Heber Overgaard on this very cold and brisk morning of December 17, 2016, the members were in uniform and had commenced with the ceremony called “Laying...
View ArticleA “Welcome Home Military” ceremony for Tyler White at American Legion Post 86...
Growing up in a military family I have a military spirit and am honored to report on these military procedures. Tyler White is stationed at Wheeler Air Force Base in Hawaii. He is Army Air Core 25 ID...
View ArticleBOOTSTRAP™ Class FREE for Veterans and Active Military
There’s something exciting coming to Heber-Overgaard in March and I’m not referring to spring (even though I’m pretty excited to see that!) It’s a program for stress management for service members and...
View ArticleSuicide Takes the Life of Young Military Veteran in Payson
For most of us the month of March was like any other. We did our normal activities and the days passed as usual. But not for one young woman, a Navy veteran. She served our country for four of her 28...
View ArticleMemorial Day Remembrance
For those of us who have no military background, it is hard to imagine what it’s like for soldiers who experience war first hand. Growing up during the Vietnam War, we watched the horrendous videos on...
View ArticleVeterans Receive Quilt Presentation From Pine Needlers Quilters
A very special event was held at the Lutheran Church on May 24th. The Pine Needlers Quilters were presenting beautiful handmade patriotic quilts to our veterans living in Heber Overgaard. This talented...
View ArticleSummit Healthcare Regional Medical Center, TriWest Healthcare Alliance and...
Summit Healthcare and the Show Low VA Clinic headed by Dr. Jeffrey Reres, Medical Director, began negotiations in January of this year to offer local Veterans the opportunity to receive simple x-ray...
View ArticleForest Service vets honored with military quilts
Pine Needlers quilters honored veterans now employed by the US Forest Service with military themed quilts at a presentation on September 14, 2017 at Black Mesa Ranger Station. At the ceremony were John...
View ArticleAmerican Legion Navajo Post 37 in Holbrook Receives Special Art Piece
On September 16th I was invited to ride with a friend on the 11th Anniversary of the Freedom Gathering; a celebration and Tribute to Veterans. We began in our town of Overgaard, Arizona starting at...
View ArticleQuilts of Valor for Veterans Touched by War
It was a beautiful day at our Tall Timbers Park today as these nine veterans of war were each presented a Quilt of Valor. These are veterans touched by war. As I approached this ceremony today, the...
View ArticleAmerican Legion Post 86 Annual Christmas for the Children
It was a very Merry Christmas for many families and children in our community on December 23rd at the American Legion Post 86 today. Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus arrived safely and the tree was decorated...
View ArticleSixth Year American Legion Post 86 Honors our Fallen with Wreaths Across America
The ceremony begins at the American Legion Post 86 at 10 a.m., and coincides with at least 500 other legions across America honoring the fallen in their regions. On this cold brisk December morning...
View Article“The Remember Ride” Takes Place Friday, May 25, 2018
This will be the 15th Annual Trapper Days Memorial Day Celebration in Taylor, Arizona this year. They will have a special guest speaker this year –Jeff Kyle, U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant and brother of...
View ArticleAmerican Legion New Flag Pole Dedication at Heber Overgaard Cemetery
The American Legion Post 86 donated a new flag pole to the Heber Overgaard Cemetery. They acquired the 35 ft. flag pole through donations and member contributions. It is the largest flag pole in our...
View ArticlePine Needlers say “Thank you” to Veterans with keepsake quilts
How do you truly thank the men and women who as young adults put their life on the line to serve our country? The Pine Needlers held a military quilt presentation for veterans at Faith Lutheran Church...
View ArticleJoe Juharos serves as the local Veteran Service Officer
Joe Juharos wears many hats! Joe is the Veteran’s Service Officer for American Legion Post 86 in Overgaard. He also works with Hospice Compassus in Lakeside and Payson, one of the largest hospice...
View ArticleSummit Healthcare Regional Medical Center, TriWest Healthcare Alliance and...
Summit Healthcare and the Show Low VA Clinic headed by Dr. Jeffrey Reres, Medical Director, began negotiations in January of this year to offer local Veterans the opportunity to receive simple x-ray...
View ArticleForest Service vets honored with military quilts
Pine Needlers quilters honored veterans now employed by the US Forest Service with military themed quilts at a presentation on September 14, 2017 at Black Mesa Ranger Station. At the ceremony were John...
View ArticleAmerican Legion Navajo Post 37 in Holbrook Receives Special Art Piece
On September 16th I was invited to ride with a friend on the 11th Anniversary of the Freedom Gathering; a celebration and Tribute to Veterans. We began in our town of Overgaard, Arizona starting at...
View ArticleQuilts of Valor for Veterans Touched by War
It was a beautiful day at our Tall Timbers Park today as these nine veterans of war were each presented a Quilt of Valor. These are veterans touched by war. As I approached this ceremony today, the...
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