Lowery-Whitehead American Legion Post 29 Selects Oklahoma Boys State Delegate

Joshua Boothe (L) receiving letter of congratulations
on his selection to Oklahoma Boys State from
Lowery-Whitehead Commander Claude F. Bates, Jr.

(Lawton, Oklahoma)
Lowery-Whitehead American Legion Post 29 announced its selection for Oklahoma Boys State as MacArthur High School junior Joshua Boothe. 

“Young men like Mr. Boothe are the future leaders of America,” said Claude F. Bates, Jr. , commander of Lowery-Whitehead American Legion Post 29.  “We feel Joshua has the outstanding qualifications in character and leadership to attend one of the most respected and selective educational programs of government instruction ever designed for high school students.”

High school juniors are selected in early spring by local American Legion posts to attend the program, which will be held at the campus of NEO A&M College in Miami, Oklahoma  from May 26 – June 2, 2018

“It is a participatory program where each young man becomes a part of the operation of his local, county and state government,” said Bates.

Lowery-Whitehead American Legion Post 29 would like to sponsor one high school junior from each of the three Lawton, Oklahoma high schools (Lawton High School, Eisenhower High School, and MacArthur High School) and one junior from Cache High School for the 2019 session of Oklahoma Boys State.

“I encourage the entire community – and in particular high school counselors, community leaders and business owners – to submit their recommendations for candidates to attend The American Legion 2019 Boys State program,” said Post 29 Commander Claude F. Bates, Jr.

Download an application at: Lowery-Whitehead American Legion Post 29 Oklahoma Boys State Application

To Learn more about how to apply for Oklahoma Boys State contact Lowery-Whitehead American Legion Post 29 call: (580)353-5015, email: AmericanLegionLawton@gmail.com

or visit facebook.com/AmericanLegionLawton.

Funeral Honors: “Honoring Those Who Serve”

Honor line at Fort Sill National Cemetery in Elgin, Oklahoma
Lowery-Whitehead American Legion Post 29 Commander Claude F. Bates, Jr
 (2nd from top on left), District 6 Commander Mark Barker,
District 6 Vice Commander (bottom right)

The American Legion has performed thousands of burial ceremonies annually for the families of Veterans since its inception in 1919. This will not change. It is one of the nation’s most hallowed events. The Legion’s dignified participation  reflects the professionalism of the organization and further leaves a lasting impression on everyone in attendance. Over the years, the organization has adopted certain ways and means that may differ from other Veteran groups. This does not mean they are wrong or improper, just different. 

In the event of a veteran’s death, an authorized provider of military funeral honors will speak with the deceased’s family. They will then contact Lowery-Whitehead American Legion Post 29 in Lawton, Oklahoma or the deceased's local post to make arrangements. In the Lawton, Oklahoma area,  Post 29 will then coordinate with the service provider to provide an Honor Line or Honor Guard as requested.

It is the sacred obligation of all Americans to honor our deceased Veterans by performing these time honored duties in the best tradition of the decedent’s Service. America’s Veterans like Lowery-Whitehead American Legion Post 29 are helping to fulfill that obligation by supplementing the effort of the Military Services. To learn more, contact American Legion Post 29 by phone: (580)353-5015, email: AmericanLegionLawton@gmail.com, or visit:

facebook.com/AmericanLegionLawton. Ask to speak with our Service Officer: William S. Trice II or Post 29 Adjutant: Charles Baker.