VFW Post 2667

Palmetto resident Lowell D. Chambers was awarded the French Legion of Honor Medal in a Sept. 21 ceremony at the French Consulate in Atlanta. Chambers was presented the rare honor by French Consul General in Atlanta Phillippe Ardanaz. Chambers was one of only two soldiers in six Southern states to receive the honor. “This award testifies to the President of the French Republic’s high esteem for your merits and accomplishments,” said French Ambassador to the United States Jean-David Levitte in a July 25 letter. “In particular, it is a sign of France’s true and unforgettable gratitude and appreciation for your personal, precious contribution to the United States’ decisive role in the liberation of our country during World War II. The French people will never forget your courage and your devotion to the great cause of freedom.” The Legion of Honor was created by Napoleon in 1802 to acknowledge services rendered to France by persons of great merit. It bestows the title of Chevalier on its r

Well, we had our meeting to try and re-establish a Ladies Auxiliary. After contacting the entire post membership and notifying them of the meeting, we had exactly two women show up. Unfortunately they are both already life members and don't count towards the 20 NEW members needed to re-establish. We won't be having a Ladies Auxiliary at this time.