Post 103 Westbrook, Connecticut
Post 103
Westbrook, Connecticut
Photos
Westbrook Donates Centennial Book to Library & Historical Society
Cpl Eddie G. Anderson, WWI
Westbrook Library - Meeting Location
CPL EDDIE G. ANDERSON - World War I & CPL THERON E. HOXSIE - World War II
2004 Dedication of Blue Star Highway Sign at Westbrook Rest Stop on I-95
First Legionnaires
HISTORY
1920
First Westbrook Post 103 Officers
Oct 1, 1924
1924-25 Officers: Commander - John A. Holbrook, Vice Commander - John A. Heissler, Adjutant - Paul F. Murdock, Finance Officer - Charles M. Brainard, and Sgt-At-Arms - Sherwood M. Dibble 1925-26 Officers: Commander - Albert Heissler, Vice Commander - Stephen Mako, Adjutant - Roland P. Gladwin, Finance Officer - Charles M. Brainard, Chaplain - Gomer Lewis, Historian - Mrs. Aline Lee, Sgt-At-Arms - Harold Champion 1926-27 Officers: Commander - Gomer Lewis, Vice Commander - Herbert..
1924-25 Officers: Commander - John A. Holbrook, Vice Commander - John A. Heissler, Adjutant - Paul F. Murdock, Finance Officer - Charles M. Brainard, and Sgt-At-Arms - Sherwood M. Dibble 1925-26 Officers: Commander - Albert Heissler, Vice Commander - Stephen Mako, Adjutant - Roland P. Gladwin, Finance Officer - Charles M. Brainard, Chaplain - Gomer Lewis, Historian - Mrs. Aline Lee, Sgt-At-Arms - Harold Champion 1926-27 Officers: Commander - Gomer Lewis, Vice Commander - Herbert..
1950
1950-51 Post Commander: Robert Post
Jun 10, 1950
1950-51 Post Commander: Robert Post. After serving as the Post Commander, he was the Memorial Day Parade Chairman for many years until George Dibble assumed the job. Then, his adjutant was the future state commander: James H. Steinson.
1950-51 Post Commander: Robert Post. After serving as the Post Commander, he was the Memorial Day Parade Chairman for many years until George Dibble assumed the job. Then, his adjutant was the future state commander: James H. Steinson.
First State Commander from Westbrook
Jun 10, 1953
First State Commander from Westbrook was James H. Steinson 1953-54. His son, Thomas A. Steinson, Sr. lives in Clinton and is a Korean Veteran. Tom has been a member of the post for the last 16 years.
First State Commander from Westbrook was James H. Steinson 1953-54. His son, Thomas A. Steinson, Sr. lives in Clinton and is a Korean Veteran. Tom has been a member of the post for the last 16 years.
1980
1982 - 1983 OFFICERS
Jun 28, 1982
Commander: William G. Wininger Past Commander: George E. Dibble Vice Commaner: Robert Jenkins Adjutant: W. Frazier Brinley Finance: George E. Dibble ..
Baseball in Westbrook
Jun 1, 1989
Westbrook starts Legion Baseball Program with Brown & Zajac at helm as the coaches. Frazier Brinley volunteers to be the Legion manager.
1990
Sarah Holbrook winner of Westbrook Oratorical Contest
Feb 5, 1997
Nine Westbrook High School Students compete in Post 103 Oratorical Contest.
Contestants: Jordan Haynes(Sr), Sharon Mitchell(Jr), Meredith Crawford(Jr), Sarah Holbrook(Sr), Young Yoon Ham (Jr), Patrick Truxes(Jr), Melissa Ozols(Sr), Dana Newcomb(Jr), and Matt Forostoski(Sr)
2000
State Commanders
Jul 6, 2000
State Commanders:
1) James H. Steinson 1953-54 State Commander, long time Adjutant & Past 7th District Officer.
2) W. Frazier Brinley 2000-01. Post Historian: History placed 3rd in 1976 National - Narrative Contest; Post Commander 1984-85 & 94-95; 7th District Commander: 1980-81 & 1985-86 and District Adjutant for too many years 1977-; Post Adjutant 1981-84,85-94, 95-99 and 2001-present; Area Vice Commander 1990-91; Department Historian: 1977, 1977-78 & 1988-90. National History Contest - Narrative: 1989 - 2nd &..
2010
First Woman Commander
Sep 23, 2013
Dr. and Major Thamus J. Morgan, USAR elected Post 103 Commander. Thamus, better known as Tami, was elected commander. Other Officers are Vice Commander Robert Karelliussen, Adjutant/Finance Officer Frazier Brinley, Asst. Finance Officer Larry Stankus and Past Commander Mark Bennett. Her first duty was to appoint a Edward-Jones Finance Committee, Chair: Robert Kareliussen, members: Mark Bennett & Frazier Brinley. Commander appointed members to work on post P.R. and she noted that she would acquire a..
Dr. and Major Thamus J. Morgan, USAR elected Post 103 Commander. Thamus, better known as Tami, was elected commander. Other Officers are Vice Commander Robert Karelliussen, Adjutant/Finance Officer Frazier Brinley, Asst. Finance Officer Larry Stankus and Past Commander Mark Bennett. Her first duty was to appoint a Edward-Jones Finance Committee, Chair: Robert Kareliussen, members: Mark Bennett & Frazier Brinley. Commander appointed members to work on post P.R. and she noted that she would acquire a..
2014 Scholarships
May 19, 2014
Scholarship Meeting, Monday, May 19, 7:00 PM Robin Schreck and Richard J. Wade were chosen to receive the Post's Scholarships Robin Schreck was chosen for academic endeavors and Richard J. Wade was chosen for his interest in a technical area. The Post annually gives two $1000 scholarships to two Westbrook Seniors. One Scholarship is awarded to help a youth with general academic needs and the other is directed to a student, who has aspirations in..
Scholarship Meeting, Monday, May 19, 7:00 PM Robin Schreck and Richard J. Wade were chosen to receive the Post's Scholarships Robin Schreck was chosen for academic endeavors and Richard J. Wade was chosen for his interest in a technical area. The Post annually gives two $1000 scholarships to two Westbrook Seniors. One Scholarship is awarded to help a youth with general academic needs and the other is directed to a student, who has aspirations in..
Boys Scouts assist Legionnaires Place Flags at Veterans grave sites
May 21, 2014
The placement of US Flags in Westbrook's four cemeteries (Cypress, The two Revolution cemeteries in the center of Westbrook near the Riggio Bldg. and the Catholic cemetery on route 145) has become an annual event on the Wednesday prior to Memorial Day. As the Legionnaires have aged, more and more scouts have volunteered to help the aging veterans. Coordinating the Legionnaires is Phil Einsmen and the Scout Coordinator is Doug Thomas. Flags are removed from..
The placement of US Flags in Westbrook's four cemeteries (Cypress, The two Revolution cemeteries in the center of Westbrook near the Riggio Bldg. and the Catholic cemetery on route 145) has become an annual event on the Wednesday prior to Memorial Day. As the Legionnaires have aged, more and more scouts have volunteered to help the aging veterans. Coordinating the Legionnaires is Phil Einsmen and the Scout Coordinator is Doug Thomas. Flags are removed from..
Memorial Day Parade
May 26, 2014
Westbrook's Annual Memorial Day Parade will step off from the Riggio Building at 10 am sharp. Leading the Parade will be the Westbrook Fife and Drum, followed by town officials and veterans, the National Guard, the Elks, the Scouts (boys and girls), baseball leagues, Westbrook High School Band, Fire Department marchers and followed by all emergency vehicles.
Westbrook's Annual Memorial Day Parade will step off from the Riggio Building at 10 am sharp. Leading the Parade will be the Westbrook Fife and Drum, followed by town officials and veterans, the National Guard, the Elks, the Scouts (boys and girls), baseball leagues, Westbrook High School Band, Fire Department marchers and followed by all emergency vehicles.
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS, FAMILIES and OUR COMMUNITY
Jan 1, 2015
VETERANS Community Volunteers THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE VETERANS HELPING VETERANS, FAMILIES and OUR COMMUNITY Baseball, Boys State, Oratorical Contest, Youth and Veteran Grants, State Police Youth Week, Veterans and Memorial Day and Veteran Affairs & Rehabilitation ANDERSON-HOXSIE POST 103 P.O. Box 795, Westbrook, CT 06498 THANK YOU This was the back outside page of the first 2015 Edition of The Harbor News
VETERANS Community Volunteers THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE VETERANS HELPING VETERANS, FAMILIES and OUR COMMUNITY Baseball, Boys State, Oratorical Contest, Youth and Veteran Grants, State Police Youth Week, Veterans and Memorial Day and Veteran Affairs & Rehabilitation ANDERSON-HOXSIE POST 103 P.O. Box 795, Westbrook, CT 06498 THANK YOU This was the back outside page of the first 2015 Edition of The Harbor News
Baseball in Westbrook ends after 25 years
Jan 22, 2015
Post votes to discontinue the Senior, Junior and 2 younger Legion teams.
The program was very successful for all 25 years. Post Senior team was the Zone 3 Champion 5 times, but never won the state. Walter Sopkie was the Baseball refreshments chairman for the first few years. All came to an end, when he fell off his roof in Essex. The early years, we played our home games at the Westbrook HS Field next to..
7th District Oratorical Contest: Westbrook HS Vs Valley Regional HS
Feb 11, 2016
Once again the winner of Deep River Post 61 and Westbrook Post 103 will compete to represent the 7th District & Middlesex County at the State Oratorical Final on March 5th at Goodwin College in East Hartford. The 7th District Contest will be held at the Westbrook Public Library, bottom floor. Contestants, judges & Volunteers will arrive at 6 PM and all others at 6:15 PM. The contest is scheduled to begin at 6:30 PM...
Once again the winner of Deep River Post 61 and Westbrook Post 103 will compete to represent the 7th District & Middlesex County at the State Oratorical Final on March 5th at Goodwin College in East Hartford. The 7th District Contest will be held at the Westbrook Public Library, bottom floor. Contestants, judges & Volunteers will arrive at 6 PM and all others at 6:15 PM. The contest is scheduled to begin at 6:30 PM...
68 Year Member Transfers to Post Everlasting
Apr 9, 2016
Robert H Post died April 9, 2016. He was a past post commander in the 50's and the Memorial Day Parade chairman in the 1950s and 60s. He will be remembered for all his participation with the town of Westbrook and veteran activities held at the Post, the Elks and all the Westbrook schools. He entered Post Everlasting with 68 years of service to God & Country.
Robert H Post died April 9, 2016. He was a past post commander in the 50's and the Memorial Day Parade chairman in the 1950s and 60s. He will be remembered for all his participation with the town of Westbrook and veteran activities held at the Post, the Elks and all the Westbrook schools. He entered Post Everlasting with 68 years of service to God & Country.
2017 Westbrook Post 103 Oratorical Contest
Jan 23, 2017
Katelyn Wallace wins post Oratorical contest. Second Place goes to the 2016 Post Oratorical Contest Winner: Katherine Dahl. Judges: Matt Stosse, Dale Schneider and Sid Holbrook Timer: Joyce Brinley Coordinator: Frazier Brinley Westbrook High School Advisor: Nancy Malafronte Westbrook High School Principal: Tara A. Winch POst members present: Cmdr Tom Cote and Members: Tami Morgan, Robert Kareliussen & Jack Dempsey Parents of both contestants were present. 7th District Contest Scheduled for Feb. 9, 2017 Westbrook..
Katelyn Wallace wins post Oratorical contest. Second Place goes to the 2016 Post Oratorical Contest Winner: Katherine Dahl. Judges: Matt Stosse, Dale Schneider and Sid Holbrook Timer: Joyce Brinley Coordinator: Frazier Brinley Westbrook High School Advisor: Nancy Malafronte Westbrook High School Principal: Tara A. Winch POst members present: Cmdr Tom Cote and Members: Tami Morgan, Robert Kareliussen & Jack Dempsey Parents of both contestants were present. 7th District Contest Scheduled for Feb. 9, 2017 Westbrook..
Post Oratorical Contest
Dec 18, 2017
Katelyn Wallace wins post Oratorical contest. Will represent Post 103 at the 7th District, Middlesex County. Contest on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at the Westbrook Library Community Room.
Katie Wallace represents Post 103 at the 7th District Contest, 3rd time!
Feb 2, 2019
Katie Wallace comes in 2nd for the 3rd time.
7th District Contest was held at Clinton Post 66 on February 2, 2019 100 PM
2017 Katie lost to the eventual state winner: Zane Bourgey and 2018, she lost to Connor Riordan
In the photo (left to right): Valley Regional Teacher Kyle Fitch, Connor Riordan, Katie Wallace and Westbrook Teacher Nancy Malafronte
7th District Commander is Eileen Richard, 7th District Oratorical Chairman is Robert DeCarlo.
