Minutes with Mike
Buddy Check – are you OK?
“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…
American Legion Post 108 & Lutz Cemetery – Non Profit Support for Community
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…
Wreaths Across America & Mission BBQ Kick-Off 2025 American Heroes Cup Campaign
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…
Veterans, Why Pre-Plan? The VA Takes Care Of Everything – or do they?
Veterans are trained to be strong. Asking for help is a sign of weakness. We do not want to think about much less talk about our final arrangements. Isn’t that admitting we are less than the fighting machine the US military trained us to be? Besides, as a veteran, we have the VA who will…
All Gave Some, Some Gave All
November is recognized as Veterans Month, a time dedicated to honoring military veterans and their families, culminating in Veterans Day on November 11. Veterans Month was established in 1996 by the Armed Services YMCA. It has been recognized by the U.S. Government every year since. Each November, the President signs a proclamation declaring November as National Veterans & Military Families Month. This month serves to honor the sacrifices made by active duty, Guard, and Reserve military families,…
Dare to Choose
Jose Sanchez, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps who lost part of his left leg in Afghanistan, ran the entire Boston Marathon carrying an American flag! There seems to be a growing mindset around “disabilities” and how service members or veterans allow their mental or physical ailments to hold them back. We see countless…
Get Social With the 108
Get Social with the 108! Join us at Plantation Palms Golf & Country Club on the Fourth Monday of every month for our monthly social that takes place before the monthly membership meeting. Stop by to meet incredible people, make new friends, and see what Post 108 is all about! Where: Plantation Palms Golf Club…
Coffee Meet & Greet
Meet with members of the 108 every Thursday at the Village Inn in Land O’Lakes! Join us at Village Inn at 8:00 AM for our weekly coffee social. Great connections! Amazing Friendship! Where: Village Inn 22601 FL-54, Land O’Lakes, FL 34639 When: Every Thursday Time: 8:00 AM We can’t wait to see you!
Post 108 in Action
Post 108 in Action: A Year of Service, One Pillar at a Time At The American Legion Post 108, our mission is more than words – it’s action. Guided by The American Legion’s Four Pillars, we’ve spent the first half of the year actively serving veterans, children & youth, and our greater community. As we…
TAL Post 108 Ceremony Honors Victims of 9/11 Attacks
September 2024: The American Legion Post 108 held its annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremonies, which included a breathtaking memorial of 2977 placards honoring all who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. Fox 13 Tampa Bay covered the event. The 2025 event is scheduled for September 6, 2025, and will be held at Harvester Community Church…