American Legion Post 8 Scholarship
2022 Merrimack College Military Appreciation Day & Hockey Game
Wreaths Across America Remember - Honor - Teach
The American Legion Post 8 Andover is pleased to offer a scholarship/grant to a high school student domiciled in
Andover, MA who will be attending an institute of higher learning or has chosen to enlist for active service in the
military. The criteria for participation in this offer are straight forward and detailed below. Preferential cons
The American Legion Post 8 Andover is pleased to offer a scholarship/grant to a high school student domiciled in
Andover, MA who will be attending an institute of higher learning or has chosen to enlist for active service in the
military. The criteria for participation in this offer are straight forward and detailed below. Preferential consideration
may be given to applicants from military families.
The decision for selection will be based on completeness of all information requested, community service, scholastic
history and future goals. Successful candidates may be asked to appear in person before the Scholarship Committee.
The decision for scholarship award will be based solely on the American Legion Post 8 Scholarship Committee.ton, D.C.
Use the "Ready to Enlist?" section to request an Application
Wreaths Across America Remember - Honor - Teach
2022 Merrimack College Military Appreciation Day & Hockey Game
Wreaths Across America Remember - Honor - Teach
Wreaths Across America is committed to teaching all generations about the value of their freedoms, and the importance of honoring those who sacrificed so much to protect those freedoms. In 2022, the organization launched its expanded TEACH program and collaboration with like-minded organizations focused on character development and servic
Wreaths Across America is committed to teaching all generations about the value of their freedoms, and the importance of honoring those who sacrificed so much to protect those freedoms. In 2022, the organization launched its expanded TEACH program and collaboration with like-minded organizations focused on character development and service projects for young people of all ages, with lesson plans for all grade levels and learning abilities.
2022 Merrimack College Military Appreciation Day & Hockey Game
2022 Merrimack College Military Appreciation Day & Hockey Game
2022 Merrimack College Military Appreciation Day & Hockey Game
Members of our Post 8 Honor Guard presented Colors for Merrimack College's Veterans Day hockey game: Merrimack vs. University of Maine. As well as it being on Veteran's day, it was also Merrimack College Military Appreciation Day. This is the second year Post 8 has been invited to present the colors.
Andover Legion Post 8 Poppy Drive
2022 Merrimack College Military Appreciation Day & Hockey Game
After World War I, the poppy flourished in Europe. Scientists attributed the growth to soils in France and Belgium becoming enriched with lime from the rubble left by the war. From the dirt and mud grew a beautiful red poppy. The red poppy came to symbolize the blood shed during battle. Two times a year, the members of the Andover MA Amer
After World War I, the poppy flourished in Europe. Scientists attributed the growth to soils in France and Belgium becoming enriched with lime from the rubble left by the war. From the dirt and mud grew a beautiful red poppy. The red poppy came to symbolize the blood shed during battle. Two times a year, the members of the Andover MA American Legion Post 8 hold Poppy Drives. 100% of the donations received will be used by The Andover Legion for our programs that support veterans, the military community and their families.
2022 Re-Flag Veterans graves at Spring Grove Cemetery
Post 8 members and members of the Andover community spent the morning replacing flags at the graves for all Veterans laid to rest at Spring Grove Cemetery
Set up for the 2021 Run for the Troops 5k Event
Shown: Peter Witman, Mike Benjamin, Bob McLellan, Dave Adey, Mark Comeiro, Rich Guilmette, Cal Perry, Tom Rando, Fran Rittershaus, and many other members volunteered to assist with setup and tear-down
Memorial Day Ceremony 2020
Memorial Day Ceremony 2020
Memorial Day Ceremony 2020
Post 8 members honor U.S. military personnel who have died while serving in the United States armed forces.
Attend a Post Meeting
Andover Legion Post 8
- Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month September through June.
- Unless planned otherwise the meetings are held in the Recreation Room of the Robb Center, 30 Whittier Ct, Andover, MA 01810
- Meetings begin promptly at 6 PM commencing with the Pledge of Allegiance
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