April 29, 2013

TAPS

By The American Legion
Dispatch

TAPS for May 2013

John S. Brukner, Houston

John S. Brukner of Post 560 (Department of Texas) passed away March 29 at 85. He was a World War II Navy and Korean War Air Force veteran. Mr. Brukner served as department commander from 1993-1994, National Distinguished Guests Committee vice chairman from 1987-1993 and National Law and Order Committee Advisory board member from 1981-1983 and 1986-1990.

James B. Coleman, Columbia, S.C.

James B. Coleman of Post 6 (Department of South Carolina) passed away March 26 at 80. He was a Korean War Air Force veteran. Mr. Coleman served as department commander from 1995-1996, National Child Welfare Foundation member from 1996-2008, National Distinguished Guest Committee vice chairman from 1993-1996, and National Finance Commission member from 1996-2007.

Ben B. Halterman, Kinston, N.C.

Ben B. Halterman of Post 10 (Department of North Carolina) passed away April 9 at 88. He was a World War II Navy veteran. Mr. Halterman served as department commander from 1961-1962, National Americanism Council vice chairman from 1964-1965, National Education & Scholarships Committee member from 1956-1957, National Foreign Relations Council vice chairman from 1965-1966, National & Homeland Security Council vice chairman from 1974-1975 and 1976-1984, and National Resolutions Assignment Committee member from 1984-2008.

Charles H. Manson, Helena, Mont.

Charles H. Manson of Post 2 (Department of Montana) passed away April 15 at 90. He was a World War II and Korean War Air Force veteran. Mr. Manson served as department commander from 1984-1985, department vice commander from 1983-1984, National Executive Committee alternate member from 1985-1987, National Executive Committee member from 1987-1989, National Legislative Commission member from 1990-1999, National & Homeland Security Council vice chairman from 1978-1985, National Security Commission Liaison Committee member from 1988-1989, and National Public Relations Commission Liaison Committee member from 1987-1988.

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