February 04, 2014

Taps

By The American Legion
Dispatch

In loving memory

Edward D. DeLagrange Jr. of Metairie, La.

Edward D. DeLagrange Jr. of Post 137 (Department of Louisiana) passed away Jan. 12 at age 84. He was a Korean War Marine Corps veteran. Mr. DeLagrange served as department vice commander from 1995-1996, National Foreign Relations Commission consultant from 1994-1995 and National Public Relations Commission member from 1995-2012.

Michael J. Miller of Mishawaka, Ind.

Michael J. Miller of Post 161 (Department of Indiana) passed away Jan. 13 at age 64. He was a Vietnam War Air Force veteran. Mr. Miller served as department commander from 2011-2012, department vice commander from 2005-2006, National Americanism Council vice chairman from 2006-2013, National Distinguished Guests Committee chairman from 2001-2006 and National Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Council member from 2013 to his passing.

Roland E. Patnode Jr. of Somersworth, N.H.

Roland E. Patnode Jr. of Post 7 (Department of New Hampshire) passed away Dec. 27, 2013 at age 71. He was a Vietnam War Marine Corps veteran. Mr. Patnode served as department commander from 2003-2004, department vice commander from 2001-2003, National Executive Committee alternate member from 2007-2011, National Americanism Council vice chairman from 2001-2003, National Foreign Relations Council vice chairman from 2005-2006 and National Public Relations Commission member from 2004-2012.

John C. Thomas of Freedom, Ind.

John C. Thomas of Post 136 (Department of Kansas) passed away on Dec. 31, 2013 at age 64. He was a Vietnam War Air Force veteran. Mr. Thomas served as department commander from 2010-2011, department vice commander from 2009-2010 and National Americanism Council vice chairman from 2012-2013.

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