PNC Detweiler passes away

American Legion Past National Commander William Detweiler passed away March 27 at age 79. Detweiler served as national commander from 1994 to 1995, getting elected during the 76th American Legion National Convention in Minneapolis.

To watch a video of PNC Detweiler reflecting on his year as American Legion national commander and the New Orleans veteran community rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina, click here.

Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home will be in charge of funeral arrangements. A more in-depth obituary will appear on www.legion.org in the coming days.