In May of 1987 Richard Seymour was elected commander of the James E. Coffey Post 3. Officers serving during 1987-1988 were:
Commander: Richard Seymour
Senior Vice Commander: Derek DeJesus
Jr. Vice Commander: Bob Lucier
Finance Officer: William Powell
Treasurer: Roland Brisson, PC
Sergeant-At-Arms: Jack Lemery
Trust Officer: Richard J. McDonald, PC
Trustee for 3 years: John W. Sederquist Jr., PC, Margaret Moore, PC, Harlan E. Pierce, PC
Post Membership 1987-1988: 958
During his tenure the post participated in celebrating the bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution. One of the things the post did was to build a float celebrating the constitution for the Veterans Day parade.
