| Candidates For Department Officers 2010-2011 |
The following are candidates running for the positions of Department Officers for 2010-2011.
|
|
Thermon P. "T.P." Fowler
Post 202, Benton
Retired Air Force Master Sergeant; Gunner on B-36 Bomber and Boom Operator on KC-97 before Vietnam. Flew 12 combat support missions as Reel Operator on KB-50J in 1964, Vietnam. Also flew 119 combat missions in KC-135 refueling fighters in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Gulf of Tonkin. Retired from Air Force in 1975 after the war was over.
Currently serving as Department Vice Commander; served as Vice Commander, Commander, and Adjutant of Alison-Ivey Post 202, Benton; also served as Vice Commander, Commander, and DEC for the 4th District. Member of American Legion Riders and rides with the Patriot Guard when called upon.
|
Daniel L. Leonard
Post 193, Buras
| |
To read a letter from Dan Leonard about his candidacy, please click on the PDF link at right.
| 
|
| For Department Vice Commander |
|
Sammie White
Post 559, Winnsboro
|
Edward C. Hudson, Sr.
Post 551, Lake Charles
Commander of Post 551 since 2005; served as Area B Commander for 2 years; also served as 7th District Vice Commander, Commander, and DEC. Served as a member of Boys State Commission and is a PUFL member.
Now retired and is member of the Mayor's Armed Forces Commission and a life member of the VFW.
Married with 3 children, all Legion members, and is a 27 year member of Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. Serves as a member of the Ushers' Board at church.
| |
| For Department Sergeant-at-Arms |
John L. "J.C." Clark, III
Post 509 Ama
Currently serving as Department Color Bearer
| |
|
Joe Malone
Post 99
NE LA Veterans Home
|
|
