R. Elmo Hood, a Post 8 member since 1945 became Department Commander for 1957-1958. He was Captain of the Honor Guard beginning in 1946 and remained in that position until his voluntary retirement in 1967. When Captain Hood was outgoing Department Commander, he chose to march at the front of the State Champion Post 8 Honor Guard at the National Convention instead of riding in the car provided. (Unable to locate the day and month, so 1 June is an estimate of the true date.)
Post 8 Member becomes Florida Department Commander
