Pennsylvania District brings joy to VA patients

Members of Pennsylvania American Legion District 12 hosted a patriotic parking lot party to help patients and residents of the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center celebrate the Fourth of July.
American Legion District 12 Past Commander Nicole R. Guest fist bumps Department Sergeant-at-Arms Louis Sewell as members of District 12 set up for a patriotic Fourth of July concert for patients and residents at the VA Medical Center in Wilkes Barre, Pa. Photo by Corey Perrine/The American Legion
American Legion District 12 Past Commander Nicole R. Guest fist bumps Department Sergeant-at-Arms Louis Sewell as members of District 12 set up for a patriotic Fourth of July concert for patients and residents at the VA Medical Center in Wilkes Barre, Pa. Photo by Corey Perrine/The American Legion
Members of Pennsylvania American Legion Riders Chapter 781, Mark Sypeck, left, Lorie and Ed Walkowiak, and Tom Szumlanski prepare for a parking lot parade as the Pennsylvania 12th District Legion Family hosts a patriotic Fourth of July concert for patients and residents at the VA Medical Center in Wilkes Barre, Pa. Photo by Corey Perrine/The American Legion
Members of Pennsylvania American Legion Riders Chapter 781, Mark Sypeck, left, Lorie and Ed Walkowiak, and Tom Szumlanski prepare for a parking lot parade as the Pennsylvania 12th District Legion Family hosts a patriotic Fourth of July concert for patients and residents at the VA Medical Center in Wilkes Barre, Pa. Photo by Corey Perrine/The American Legion
A patient at the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center smiles and waves to members of Pennsylvania American Legion 12th District during a patriotic Fourth of July concert. Photo by Corey Perrine/The American Legion
A patient at the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center smiles and waves to members of Pennsylvania American Legion 12th District during a patriotic Fourth of July concert. Photo by Corey Perrine/The American Legion
Billy Frank Jr. of Wilkes-Barre, Pa., sings to residents at the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Canter during a patriotic Fourth of July concert  hosted by Pennsylvania American Legion 12th District. Photo by Corey Perrine/The American Legion
Billy Frank Jr. of Wilkes-Barre, Pa., sings to residents at the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Canter during a patriotic Fourth of July concert hosted by Pennsylvania American Legion 12th District. Photo by Corey Perrine/The American Legion
A POW-MIA chair is set in remembrance to honor those lost in combat during a patriotic Fourth of July concert for patients and residents at the VA Medical Center in Wilkes Barre, Pa., hosted by members of the Pennsylvania American Legion 12th District. Photo by Corey Perrine/The American Legion
A POW-MIA chair is set in remembrance to honor those lost in combat during a patriotic Fourth of July concert for patients and residents at the VA Medical Center in Wilkes Barre, Pa., hosted by members of the Pennsylvania American Legion 12th District. Photo by Corey Perrine/The American Legion
Members of the band Franklin House – saxophone player Carl Charles, drummer Joe Blaine and lead singer Chris Zawatsky – perform at a patriotic Fourth of July concert for patients and residents at the VA Medical Center in Wilkes Barre, Pa., hosted by members of Pennsylvania American Legion 12th District . Photo by Corey Perrine/The American Legion
Members of the band Franklin House – saxophone player Carl Charles, drummer Joe Blaine and lead singer Chris Zawatsky – perform at a patriotic Fourth of July concert for patients and residents at the VA Medical Center in Wilkes Barre, Pa., hosted by members of Pennsylvania American Legion 12th District . Photo by Corey Perrine/The American Legion