2017 - Mickey Maguires 70th year of Continuous Service celebration | The American Legion Centennial Celebration

Members of Turnbow-Higgs American Legion Post and Auxiliary Unit 240, gathered at Oakwood Assisted living in Stephenville, TX. on Wednesday, August 9th, to celebrate WWII Army veteran Mickey Maguire’s 70th year of continuous American Legion membership. Post 240 commander, Curtis Anderson, began the festivities by introducing 30-year friend and fellow Texas A & M graduate, Past Post 240, Division 4 & District 17 Commander, Fred Cross, whose brief presentation acknowledged his long friendship with Mickey, while delivering a Mickey Maguire bio that included his WWII action during the Battle of The Bulge. Commander Anderson then introduced past commander, Roger Easter, who noted the significance of Mickey’s membership stating that the post 240, 70-year mark, will probably never occur again, since the next in line is a Korean war veteran who will reach the 50-year mark next July, and youngest and newest post 240 member is 28 years of age. Easter also briefly detailed the history of the Purple Heart Medal explaining Mickey was a recipient and read the Purple Heart citation awarding the medal for wounds received during action in Brest, France. Following Easter’s remarks, Commander Anderson presented the 70-year Continuous Membership Certificate of Appreciation. He also presented an American Flag. The presentation of the flag & shadow box was the first in what will become a Turnbow-Higgs Post 240 annual tradition of presenting to a deserving person, a flag that has flown over the West Memorial Cemetery American Legion Field of Honor, and is presented each year on Memorial Day. Mickey’s daughter, Nancy Evatt, Mary Macias (Legionnaire and friend) and his Oakwood Family were present to share the moment as ice cream and beautifully inscribed cake were served as dessert following the regular mid-day meal. Post 240 extends its appreciation to Oakwood Assisted Living Program Director, Rhonda Baxter, for her assistance in organizing and planning event and to all the Legionnaires that participated in making this a memorable occasion for all. For god and Country Roger Easter Post 240 Past Commander/Adjutant/Historian/Hubmaster & Post 240 Honorary Life Member