Minutes with Mike

Help us Honor 221 Veterans Interred at Lutz Cemetery It is our commitment to adhere to Wreaths Across America’s mission: ‘Remember, Honor, and Teach’.  Lutz Cemetery is over 100 years old and is home to service members from across the centuries. Each year, we honor our veterans on Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Purple Heart Day,…

Sponsor 2026 Wreaths Here Help to make sure all Lutz Cemetery veterans have a wreath in 2026 Lutz Cemetery is honored to have 221 Veterans interred on its grounds, and we want to ensure all of our Veterans are acknowledged with a wreath at the 2026 event. You can sponsor a wreath for just $17.…

     When people think of The American Legion, they often picture veterans gathering to support one another, advocate for benefits, and strengthen their communities. But standing right beside them for more than a century is another powerhouse of service: The American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) — one of the nation’s largest and most impactful volunteer…

For more than a century, The American Legion has stood as one of the most influential voices for veterans in the United States. But in 2026, its mission matters more than ever. Today’s veterans face a complex VA system, evolving benefits, and a growing need for community, advocacy, and support. Joining the American Legion isn’t…

Did you know… The National Guard began on December 13, 1636, when the Massachusetts Bay Colony organized its militia into three permanent regiments, marking the birth of America’s first organized citizen-soldier force. 🌎 Origins of the National Guard • Colonial Militia Roots (1636): The Massachusetts General Court ordered the colony’s militia companies to be organized…

“There is nothing much better than connecting with others and letting them know that you care.  We learned of members who were in poor health, needed assistance with VA benefits, wanted to attend meetings but had no means of transportation, and were home bound and lonely and could use a visit/camaraderie.” Sherri Marquis, Public Affairs…

Lutz Cemetery is operated as a non-profit… what? The American Legion Post 108 Holding, Inc. is the parent of Lutz Cemetery (Fictitious Name). The American Legion Post 108 Holding, Inc. is a Florida Not For Profit Corporation. EIN #99-1661391.  Lutz Cemetery operates under the guidance of The American Legion Post 108 Holding, Inc Board of…

  On 11/12/25, Wreaths Across American and MISSION BBQ announce the national kick-off of the American Heroes Cup campaign to raise funds to sponsor veterans’ wreaths to be placed on the headstones of our nation’s heroes during the 2026 National Wreaths Across America cerem0nies. Starting 11/12/25 through the end of 2025, every American Heroes Cup…