CHAPLAIN | HAROLD OLSON

Sickcall: Hugh Pedigrew is still in Rehab. and would love visitors. I am very happy to report that my recent surgery was a complete success.

From The Chaplain's Handbook

Our purpose to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the Community, State and Nation sets us apart as men and women of service.  Service should be the keynote of every member of The American Legion.  It means being an example of honest, faithful and diligent service to the whole Community, not just to our own family, church, synagogue or Post, but to all.  None of us can do everything, but all of us can be of service.  We can start with strengthening ourselves as individuals morally, spiritually, mentally and physically.

Citizenship imposes responsibility.  President Kennedy stated this well when he said,"Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country."  As a citizen, every Legionaire should provide an example of integrity, self-sacrifice and hard work.