Post 79 New Port Richey, Florida
Post 79
New Port Richey, Florida
About This Post
Post Namesake
Paradise Post: In June 1991, guest speaker Glenn Dill, local historian for Pasco County, said he researched the reason the post is named Paradise Post. He found that the city of New Port Richey was previously called Paradise. The city ... READ MORE
What Makes this Post Unique
History of Paradise Post 79: By the mid-1920's, posts were springing up all over the United States, and it spread to a small town in Florida incorporated as a city in 1925, New Port Richey. The first temporary commander was ... READ MORE
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Post 79 Events
HISTORY
2010
Hometown Pasco
Jun 6, 2014
American Legion donates $1,000 to Special Olympics team: The Sons of the American Legion Squadron 79 and the American Legion Post 79 recently made a $1,000 donation to Richey Elementary School to benefit its Special Olympics team and the school’s after-school enrichment program, the WHEEL. Representing the squadron during the check presentation were, from left, Jim Perez, past commander; Larry “Pops” Kelly, second vice president; Mark Harris, adjutant finance officer; and Edward Miller, commander. Representing..
American Legion donates $1,000 to Special Olympics team: The Sons of the American Legion Squadron 79 and the American Legion Post 79 recently made a $1,000 donation to Richey Elementary School to benefit its Special Olympics team and the school’s after-school enrichment program, the WHEEL. Representing the squadron during the check presentation were, from left, Jim Perez, past commander; Larry “Pops” Kelly, second vice president; Mark Harris, adjutant finance officer; and Edward Miller, commander. Representing..
