American Legion Post 105, Redwood City, CA

Yesterday American Legion Rider Chapter 105 donated $3750 to the Palo Alto VA Veteran Suicide Prevention Program. To all of you who have made this possible, Thank You Pictured left to Right: Ken Chapter 105 Amercan Legion Riders, Andrew Trapani. Commander Unit 105 Sons of the American Legion,... Alberto, Palo Alto Veterans Administration John, Golden Gate Chapter HOGS George, Commander Post 105 See more

Happy Birthday Navy! 246 years old

On October 10th, 1919 American Legion Post 105 was chartered. We are now 102 years old!!

The Auxiliary was happy to host our California Girls State (CAGS) Citizens--Sequoia High’s Lucy, Nueva School’s Adrienne, and Design Tech High’s Kasvi (see picture). Commander George Smith and Post Charitable Foundation President William Jackson, Jr. graced us with their presence as well. The young ladies will serve as advocates for the 2022 CAGS program in their schools. Adrienne’s already working on our behalf with her Nueva’s Community Service Club to start a coffee drive ...benefiting VA-Menlo Park (VA-MP) residents. College Park Girl Scouts confirmed they will contribute toiletries for the holiday gift bags for short-term patients at VA-MP (along with their handmade holiday cards for all Bldg. 331 patients). Auxiliary members attended the first Post Coffee Lounge, enjoyed exchanging stories with Legionnaires, and consumed Panera Bread scones, bearclaws, and croissants. See you at the next Coffee Lounge on Wednesday, October 27, 9am-12noon. See more

American Legion Post 105 Auxiliary and the San Mateo Blue Star Moms do it again! They had a joint Shoe Drive fundraiser and collected 3,225 pairs of shoes. This fundraiser will go towards Menlo Atherton VA Hospital gifts and deployed service personnel.

On August 7th American Legion Post 105 and District 26 Chapters along with the Purple Heart Chapter Commander William Jackson commemorated Purple Heart Day at Golden Gate National Cemetery in San Bruno.

Today is NATIONAL VJ DAY In the United States, President Harry S. Truman announced the victory in a press conference at the White House later that day. The peace treaty was officially signed on September 2, 1945. A year later on August 2nd, Truman signed a proclamation declaring August 14, 1946, as Victory Day.

Here are more pictures from our USS Hornet visit

This past weekend members of American Legion Post 105, Redwood City, Post 585, San Carlos, Post 384, Cathay Post San Francisco and the Auxiliary Unit 105 visited the USS Hornet in commemoration of the 52nd Anniversary of the Moon Landing. The tour was led by Docent Allan Hirsch.

Today we celebrated July 4th with an old fashioned BBQ! We also celebrated a few members of our post who were recognized as patriots by the Sons of the American Revolution. Honored today were Andrew Trapani, Sons of the American Legion and George Smith Commander of The American Legion Post 105 in Redwood City. Post 105 was also recognized for their patriotic efforts. 1st Picture, Andrew Trapani, Bill Nay and George Smith. 2nd Picture Bill Nay congratulating George Smith and Andrew Trapani. 3rd picture, Bill Nay with his wife and his famous Buffalo Chilli.

On Saturday the Golden Gate HOGS Chapter and the American Legion Riders raised over $3000 for Veterans Suicide Prevention. All proceeds will go to the Palo Alto VA Suicide Prevention Program. The program will continue through this month with GoFundMe, if you wish to help go to: https://gofund.me/726894ad

Yesterday, Marine Corps League Detachment #10 with the assistance of American Legion Rider Chapter #105 celebrated the 100th Birthday of Bernard "Bud" Simon by taking him on a motorcycle ride and to lunch. Bud served the USMC in WWII and was at Midway, Bougainville and the liberation of the Philippines. He rode with Bill Nay on his Harley Trike.

American Legion Post 105 Redwood City, CA Covid-19 test, 21NOV2020

It's time to vote! Polls are ready to go, just come to American Legion Post 105 at 651 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA and don't forget to wear a mask!!

Today is Vietnam Veterans Day. Thank You comrades!