Frank Grittner 6th District Chaplain
18881 Boston St NW | Elk River, MN 55330
Greetings 6th District –
Well, we’re now coming into the busy season for The American Legion. We have the District Oratorical contest on January 14th in Little Falls, the Sweetheart Rally in Osseo on February 4, the 6th District Mid-Winter in Ironton on February 1, the 6th District Exec Board meeting in St. Augusta on February 19. And that is just the START of all the hustle and bustle that the Legion year holds. I hope to see many of you at as many events as you can possibly make it to. The more people that participate, the better. Just remember to travel safely in the heart of the Minnesota winter season.
Also, let’s all keep doing our best to help our Posts retain as many members as possible, and to recruit new members into our folds. We need to maintain a strong Legion membership in order to make sure that Congress listens when we speak. That’s the only way we can continue to advocate for our fellow veterans.
And don’t forget to BE THE ONE! The one that reaches out and asks, “How are you?”, or “Can I help?”, or just “Hi! It has been a while, so I thought I’d check in.” You never know when a friendly word can bring a smile to someone’s face . . . or save a life.
Until next time, May God bless and keep us all,
Frank Grittner
Deceased Name |
Age |
Date of Death |
Branch of Service |
Era of Service |
Post # |
Post City |
Joseph T. Korman |
93 |
12/30/2021 |
Army Air Corps |
WWII |
350 |
Upsala |
Brian Wensmann |
56 |
2/18/2022 |
Army |
Desert Storm |
350 |
Upsala |
Melvin Doll |
6/22/2022 |
Army |
Korea |
86 |
Aitkin |
|
Leroy Harren |
7/5/2022 |
Army |
350 |
Upsala |
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Frank E. Kinsley |
7/18/2022 |
Air Force |
86 |
Aitkin |
||
John C. Hogan |
8/3/2022 |
Air Force |
Korea |
86 |
Aitkin |
|
William "Bill" Girvin |
98 |
11/25/2022 |
Army |
WWII |
46 |
Little Falls |
Frank Schiefelbein |
89 |
11/28/2022 |
Air Force |
Korea |
261 |
Kimball |
John C. Miller |
72 |
12/11/2022 |
Navy |
Vietnam |
328 |
St Joseph |
Dale C. Haus |
74 |
12/17/2022 |
Army |
Vietnam |
328 |
St Joseph |
Alphonse "Al" Weber |
89 |
12/19/2022 |
Army |
46 |
Little Falls |
|
Elmer "Jake" Yliniemi |
96 |
12/19/2022 |
Army |
Korea |
212 |
Park Rapids |
John A. Ernst |
86 |
12/21/2022 |
Army |
Korea |
112 |
Elk River |
Thomas H. Gravelle |
82 |
12/22/2022 |
National Guard |
Vietnam |
86 |
Aitkin |
Thomas R. Mead |
74 |
12/22/2022 |
Air Force |
Vietnam |
212 |
Park Rapids |
Melroy "Mel" Holtan |
90 |
12/31/2022 |
Army |
Korea |
212 |
Park Rapids |
Paul A. Johnson |
90 |
1/9/2023 |
Marine Corps |
WWII |
86 |
Aitkin |
Herman H. Westendorf |
95 |
101 |
Melrose |
Taps Data Form
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Post/Squadron Deceased Belonged to: ____________________________________
Additional Service Information: ________________________________________
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Additional Legion Service Information: _________________________________
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