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By Brian Govang
Post 158 historian
LISBON — June was a big month for members of Lisbon American Legion Post 158, in which we received awards, recognized the Greater Lisbon Ledger for its support, and remembered those we’ve lost.
Those attending the Department of Maine Convention in Bangor on June 16 from the post were James Veilleux, Post 158 adjutant and District 3 commander; Lewis Crafts Post 158 and District 3 chaplin; Ron Saindon Post 158 commander; Larry Hall, first vice; Brian Govang, Post 158 historian; Cindy Pomerlow Post 158 auxiliary president; Rusty Pomerlow, Sons Squadron 158 commander; and George Warren Sons Squadron 158 sergeant-at-arms.
When my name was called to accept a historian award, I was amazed; this was my first year as historian. And to receive such an award my first year was almost unheard of.
Veilleux, who accepted it for me, showed it to me, but wouldn’t give to me, saying he would award it to me during a short ceremony June 27 at the post. In the days that followed, I reflected upon what Paul L’Heureux, adjutant at the state headquarters, had said: “Give me your history and I’ll make something happen.” True to his word, he did. My award wasn’t much, just an honorable mention certificate, but it was something to be proud of. Now I had to set a goal for the future.
On Tuesday, June 27, at the post we held a special Legion day, the “Post Everlasting” ceremony, where we honor the fallen warriors of the past year.
Before the memorials were read, I was called up by Veilleux to receive my historian honorable mention certificate.
The next award presented was to Jodi Cornelio, of Turner Publishing, which publishes the Lisbon Ledger. Cornelio received the 4th Estate Award for Newspapers, for her support of American Legion programs.
Also during the ceremony, Saindon read from the list of Legion members who have passed away over the last year, including Roland H. Lacasse, Richard Long, George S. Vasel, Richard A. Yenco, Romona A. Naragon, Robert R. Rich Jr. and Edward H. Alexander.
Janise Jordan, chaplin, and Doreen Heath, first vice, read the auxiliary list of the missing: Victoria Michaud, Carol McHenry,and Romona A. Naragon.
And the last group, Sons of the American Legion, was read by Veilleux. Robert Robbins was the only member lost.
