American Legion Hickory, NC Post 48

The 135th Soldiers Reunion Memorial Service Pictures. Our Commander and Auxiliary placing wreaths.

Don't Forget This Special Event Tonight!!! Come In To Renew, Transfer or Start Your Membership Get A Free Fish Dinner Plus More!!!!!

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VSO Mark Sexton wanted everyone to know that this event is available for any veteran in need of assistance. If you have any claims that need attention then there will be the right people on site to help you get them addressed and approved.

We are saddened to inform our members that Grady Eugene Isenhour, Sr., a Post 48 Member has passed.

Grady Eugene Isenhour, Sr. age 92 of Lenoir, NC passed away June 27, 2024 at Hickory Falls Health and Rehab. He was born November 27, 1931 in Mecklenburg County son of the late Daniel Isenhour and Viola "Grace" Lail Keller. He retired from the US Army National Guard with 23 ½ years of service, was a member of the American Legion and was an upholster in the furniture industry prior to his retirement. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Terry Isenhour and his brother, George Keller.

Survivors are:
Wife of 73 years: JoAnn Isenhour of the home.
Sons: Dean Isenhour and wife, Kristie of Rhodhiss and Gene Isenhour and wife, Lenora of Texas.
Brother: Donald Lail of Hickory.
Sisters: Virginia Davis of Bethlehem, Mary Allen of Granite Falls, NC and Vera Herman and husband, Ronald of Hickory.
Grandchildren: Brian Isenhour, Josh Isenhour and wife, Heather; Emma Bumgarner and husband, Noah .
Great grandchildren: Ava and Ella.

Funeral Services were held 11:00 A.M. Monday, July 1 2024 in the Chapel of Burke Mortuary in Newton with Pastor Rufus Edmiston officiating. Burial followed at Catawba Memorial Park in Hickory with Military honors provided by Post 16. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10:00 to 10:45 AM.

Memorials may be made to Bethel Missionary Church, 1497 Airport Rhodhiss Road, Hickory, NC 28601. Or American Legion Post # 48, 1127 Hwy 70 W, Newton NC 29658.

Burke Mortuary & Crematory Newton served the Isenhour family.

We Wish All Of Our Members And Their Families To Have A Safe And A

The NC American Legion Patriotic Moon Pie deliveries were completed today to Camp Lejeune and Fort Liberty (Bragg). Those American Legion Posts across North Carolina that contributed to the program will be greatly appreciated by these troops through their USO at the bases.

Thank You to all of our members that contributed to this effort.

Yesterday at noon the NC American Legion Moon Pie Delivery Team stopped in at Hickory Post 48 and was treated to some BBQ fixed by Zane and David. It was a shame that we couldn't have sampled some of those Moon Pies that were packed full in that truck. But by 1PM they were on their way towards Raleigh where they were being delivered today.

Important Updates:
Our new membership year starts July 1st. Dues this year are $50 unless you chose to pay for the 3 year program which is $40 x 3 equaling $120. The 3 year program pays for 2025, 2026 & 2027. This is a savings of $30. This window for the 3 year program is only open through June 30th & it has to be paid online. Our office does not have access to this program.

Secondly Tuesday June 25 is our Induction of 2024 - 2025 Officers.

Thirdly we will Not be open or have a meeting the week of July 4th.

Lastly but Important: We will be closed for the fair on August 27th week & also September 3rd week. We will return on regular schedule September 10th.

The delivery of the Moon Pies to the various NC bases begins today. The truck with an es**rt of Legion Riders will be stopping at Post 48 today at about 12 Noon to have a quick lunch and will depart at about 1PM.

On June 1st Hickory Post 48 held our Annual Building Fund Raiser which these pictures show. For each ticket sold two Prime Rib dinners with all the fixins, prepared by our volunteer kitchen staff and cut by our Top Chef Zane Stilwell, were had by all. The post meeting room and our fair exhibit hall were filled with members and supporters of Hickory Post 48.

Following the fine meal the "reverse raffle" took place with ticket numbers being called out by Zane Stilwell, Gary Price and John Harden. Through out the drawing night a variety or prizes were given out to the delight and many.

American Legion Hickory Post 48 Memorial Day Event highlighted in Tuesday, May 28 Edition of the Hickory Daily Record.

Our Memorial Day Program Tribute with breakfast, a great presentation by our Guest Speaker Pat Harrigan and our 3 Volley Rifle Salute was enjoyed by all attendees. Here are a few pictures to remember this day at Hickory Post 48.

Our Thanks and Gratitude go out to the Lakeland District Scouts of the Piedmont Council SA and other volunteers who helped us place and retrieve nearly 2,000 US Flags on the graves of our veterans this Memorial Day weekend.

The leaders and parents should be very proud of the "job well done" by these scouts in identifying the graves of the veterans then placing the US Flag properly and with great respect at that grave.

Hickory Post 48, with the help from the Piedmont Council BSA, Lakeland District, placed American Flags on the graves of veterans at the Catawba Memorial Park at 3060 U.S. Highway 70 SE early this morning to honor those that have gone before us.

Once our task was finished at the cemetery, Hickory Post 48 provided all of those that helped with the flag placements to a breakfast at the Hickory Post 48 home.

On Monday, Memorial Day, Hickory Post 48 will host a Memorial Day Program at the post starting at 8:00 AM with Breakfast, at 9:30 AM Posting of the Colors, at 10:00 AM Patrick Harrigan will be our Guest Speaker and the ending at 10:30 AM with a Rifle Salute outside at our Memorial Garden.

Everyone is welcome to attend.