From the November "Coffey Cup", post 3 monthly newsletter.
On Sunday, Sept., 29, 1996, a Testimonial for the Life Membership Award to Past Commander Harlan "Ed" Pierce, was held at the James E. Coffey Post 3 home. Pictured seated in the photo are his wife Frances, Ed, and his mother Dorothy Pierce. Back row L-R are life members Royal Miller III, Royal Miller Jr., Roland Brisson, Gary Johnson, Roland Caron, Fred Larocque, and William Powell. Ed's gold card had not arrived at the time of the testimonial so he was presented with a token one.
On Sunday, 6 Oct 1996, Past Commander John "Jack" Lemery passed away.
On Friday, 11 Oct 1996, Past Commanders Gary Johnson and Royal Miller III went to Ed Pierce's home and presented him with his gold Life Membership card. Ed passed away on Sunday 13 Oct 1996, exactly one week after Jack Lemery.
