On May 24, 2018, Eagan American Legion Post 594 presented an event at Eagan High School to honor the twelve students who have committed to the military after graduation. The event the posting and retirement of the colors by the Post 594 Color Guard. The speakers included Eagan Teacher and Post 594 member Paul Kovach, Eagan City Administrator Dave Osberg, State Representative Laurie Halverson, State Senator Jim Carlson, and Eagan High School senior and U.S. Army PFC Andrea Macias. Post 594 Commander John Flynn was the emcee for the presentation and the keynote speaker was Past American Legion National Commander Dan Ludwig of Red Wing. Each of the students also talked about themselves and their future plans in the military. At the end of the ceremony, each student was called up to receive a personal MN Senate resolution, individual MN House resolution, an American Legion Certificate of Appreciation, and a plaque from Eagan High School. They also received branch-of-service pins from Post 594. They were congratulated by the speakers, as well as the active military personnel and veterans, at the end the ceremony. The cake, refreshments, and dinnerware were generously donated by Sam’s Club of Eagan.
