John MacVicar was an amazing man who was sitting Mayor of Des Moines when he went off to war at age 58. The Department's first year Iowa started 542 posts with 37,299 members.

 

 

John MacVicar's grave

 

Past Department Commander Jim Peterson Rendering honors at an early visit

 

Cleaning up - showing respect and honor

 

Past National Commander Dave Rehbein conducting the commoration ceremony

 

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