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At left, Commander Randy Bruntjens, left, presents a plaque to Bill Germain, a 45-year member of the Sons of the American Legion.
GLADSTONE — Bill Germain of the Gladstone August Mattson Squad #71 of the Sons of the American Legion was recently honored for 45 years of continuous Membership by Squad #71 Commander Randy Bruntjens.
“Clearly, reaching this milestone is a very special occasion,” said Commander Bruntjens. “It is also a very special occasion for the local Squad since it is a testimony of his loyalty to the Sons of the American Legion over the years. Bill is a valued member, having served as Commander and various offices in the Squadron. His continued contribution is vital for the Sons to continue to be successful in helping our fellow Legionnaires and veterans.”
Bruntjens also described the Sons as “the best program the Legion ever established” because it takes care of all the other programs sponsored by the Legion.
“We are here because of the veterans, so let’s help a veteran whenever we can,” he said.
The Sons of the American Legion was founded for preserving the American Legion traditions and programs while improving the quality of life for the nation’s children, caring for veterans and their families and teaching the fundamentals of good citizenship.
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