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| 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.
