AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS OF GREENLAWN POST 1244 HONORED

American Legion Riders Chapter 1244 President Bruce Blanco was presented a plaque by Commander Dennis Madden at the post’s February meeting. The plaque was awarded by The American Legion Legacy Scholarship Fund in appreciation of the Post 1244 Riders generous contribution to the fund in 2015. The American Legion Riders presented their donation to the fund along with a matching donation from the Post. The American Legion Legacy Fund provides scholarships to the children of our military killed in action.

Since the inception of The American Legion Legacy Scholarship immediately following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, The American Legion offers its support to the children of fallen post-9/11 service members through this annual scholarship.

The American Legion Riders are a diverse group of motorcycle enthusiasts sharing common goals. All are members of The American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, or Sons of The American Legion—and all are united by patriotism. They answer the call to ride in service to America’s military, her veterans, and for the children and youth of our country.

The activities of The American Legion Riders are limited only by the imagination of the members of the local Riders organizations, and many chapters have independently raised thousands of dollars for local children’s hospitals, schools, veterans’ homes, severely wounded servicemen and women, and American Legion scholarship programs. In 2015, American Legion Riders from around the country raised over one million dollars for The American Legion Legacy Scholarship Fund.

Bruce Blanco was presented a plaque by Commander Dennis Madden