Submitted by Scott Gallatin, Spring Valley American Legion Post 227
SPRING VALLEY, WI – Spring Valley American Legion Post 227 is pleased to have taken delivery of their new war memorial stone from Stone Services Monument company of Chippewa Falls, WI. This memorial is located just west of Spring Valley Dentistry where Park Drive meets WI-29.
This gray stone memorial is over five feet tall and stands in tribute to those from the Spring Valley community that served and sacrificed their lives when they answered this country’s call to war. On this coming Memorial Day, the Spring Valley American Legion Post will hold a dedication ceremony for this stone in addition to their regular Memorial Day remembrance ceremony.
The American Legion was established in 1919 by wartime veterans determined to strengthen the nation through programs and services for men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces, veterans, children and patriotic values. The organization has fulfilled its mission over the last century through such programs and accomplishments as American Legion Boys State and Nation, American Legion Baseball, the GI Bill, benefits for veterans exposed to toxic contaminants, youth oratorical contests, Scholarship programs and more.
