Post 240 Commander, Ron Henry, led a contingent (See Photo) (L-R) Seated: Fred Cross, Mickey Maguire, Ron Henry. (L-R) Standing: Burton Smith, Roger Easter, Joanna Lay, Kenny Weldon, Mickey Cross, Beth Cross, George McCormick and Keith Fredrickson) of Turnbow-Higgs American Legion Post 240 members to Oakwood Assisted Living on Wednesday August 29, 2018 to pay tribute to Mickey Maguire, a Post 240 comrade who has distinguished himself beyond the call of duty.
At its regular third Tuesday business meeting on August 21, 2018, Turnbow-Higgs American Legion Post 240 ratified a resolution naming C. H. ‘Mickey’ Maguire Jr. a Post 240 Honorary Life Member.
The resolution was submitted by Past Commander, Roger Easter, in Honor of Mickey becoming, on July 1, 2018, the longest continuous service member (71-yrs) in Post 240 History.
Mickey’s Post 240 longevity record is likely to go unchallenged and remain intact forever in the annals of Post 240 History. It is an honor and a privilege to pay tribute to this WWII Army Commander and Purple Heart recipient. His continuous service and support of The American Legion has and will continue to be appreciated and demands special recognition in the recording of Post 240 History.
Turnbow-Higgs American Legion Post 240 located in Stephenville, TX was chartered by the United States Congress in 1920. In its 98-year history only thirteen Post 240 members have been recognized by Post 240 membership as Honorary Life Members. They are and the year of their recognition: Brad Thompson (D), John Rogers (D) & Ben B. McCollum (D)- 1992; Brian Whitecotton & B.R. Kirkland- 1998; J. Fred Cross- 2002; Leroy Griffin- 2007(D); Don Douglas- 2011 (D); Roger Easter-2014; Tom Smith-2015; Marilyn Smith- 2016; C.H. ‘Mickey’ Maguire Jr.- 2018; Burton Smith- 2018. - *(D)- deceased. Written and submitted by Past Post 240 Commander, Roger Easter
