American Legion Post 164

Four Chaplains Honor and Remembrance Ceremony

In association with the Four Memorial Chaplains Foundation, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 164, 22nd District Department of Texas American Legion, American Legion Post 164, Marine Corps League Detachment 324, Corporate Chaplains of America, Network In Action Veterans Business Force, Katy Christian Magazine, Central Baptist Church., and Marketing Dynamics. What: Four Chaplains Honor and Remembrance Ceremony Where: Central Baptist Church 2855 Greenhouse Road Houston, Texas 77084 Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-four-chaplains-honor-and-remembrance-ceremony-tickets-517055205037 Promo video “No Greater Love”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75cXLQRw_3s When: Saturday, February […]

Astros Honors Two WW2 Veterans at World Series Game 2

104-Year-old WW2 Veteran Katy Resident Thelma Williams Recognized The Houston Astros have made a concerted effort to honor veterans and this special honor included one of Katy’s own WW2 Veteran Thelma Williams, US Women’s Army Corps. “I have never been to a World Series Game, and I can’t believe that I can now take this off my bucket list,” said Ms. Williams about the experience. American Legion Jonathan D. Rozier Member – Thelma Williams Honored […]

Department of Texas American Legion Celebrates 103 Years of Service

Honors 103-Year-old WW2 Veteran Thelma Williams of Katy The American Legion, founded in 1919 in Indianapolis, Indiana, is a national service organization comprised of war-time veterans focused on Veterans and Rehabilitation, Americanism, National Security, and Children and Youth. Its fingerprints can be traced to many legislative changes to help solve veteran issues to meet their needs and concerns (most recently the PACT Act), the founding of other non-profits in support of its mission and addressing the security […]

The Four Chaplains Honor and Remembrance Ceremony

American Legion and Marine Corps League Join Forces to Remember The Four Chaplains are honored for heroism demonstrated at the sinking of the USAT Dorchester (troop ship) on February 3rd, 1943 by a German submarine torpedo. Of the 902 men aboard the Dorchester, 672 died, leaving 230 survivors. When the news reached American shores, the nation was stunned by the magnitude of the tragedy and heroic conduct of the four chaplains. When there were no more lifejackets […]

Family Fun Days and Concerts to Bring Relief to Local Neighborhood

FUNdraiser Event, Food and Water Drive, Brings Blessing A local prison ministry church (C.O.O.L. Ministries, Inc.) who cares for people on the edge, needed a financial and public relations boost to further their reach due to the Covid-19 lockdowns and the recent arctic freeze which has prevented Pastors Boyd and Jan Harrell from mistering to those families affected by incarceration and now walking a life’s redemption and faith. Given their solid track record of over […]

American Legion Jonathan D. Rozier Post 164 Community Blood Drive

Where: American Legion Post 164, Katy, TX (West I-10 Fire Station)22125 Kingsland Blvd., Katy, TX 77450 When: Tuesday, February 2, 2020 at 3PM to 7PM Why: A continuing service to the Katy community. Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center will hold a Blood Drive at Post 164 Katy. All donors will get free socks! Donors, please bring your ID. Donate for a chance to win a domestic round-trip ticket through spirit airlines. Signup Online www.CommitForLife.org Enter Sponsor […]

American Legion to Lay Wreaths Saturday at Magnolia Cemetery

By George Slaughter The American Legion Post 164 of Katy is honoring local, late veterans as part of the Wreaths Across America movement Saturday, and is inviting the public to participate. The event, which will be held rain or shine, is set for 10 a.m. at Magnolia Cemetery, 6801 Franz Road. A prayer, presentation of colors, national anthem, speakers, and a 21-gun salute will precede the laying of over 475 wreaths for veterans buried at […]