American Legion Post 139
American Legion
Department of Massachusetts
Joseph M. Connors Post 139
Post Commander: Bert D. Gibson
Post Adjutant: Frank C. Harmon
Memorial Day 2023 Information:
All invited guests are welcome to join us marching in the parade or meet the parade at the Town Hall for the remarks and wreath ceremony.
This is a town-wide event sponsored by The American Legion Post 139 and the Ayer Community. We encourage the participation and attendance from all Town Departments, civic and private organizations to make this Memorial Day a solemn event and a success.
The American Legion Post 139, Ayer will hold the Annual Memorial Day Parade on Saturday, May 27, 2023.
PRIOR TO THE PARADE ON SATURDAY, THE FOLLOWING EVENTS AT THE TOWN CEMETERIES WILL TAKE PLACE. ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND!
07:45am meeting at Woodlawn cemetery for memorial ceremony. (Military Firing Detail/Taps)
8:15am meeting at St Mary's Cemetery for memorial ceremony. (Military Firing Detail/Taps)
PARADE ROUTE UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED WILL BE AS FOLLOWS:
09:00am - Starting point and parade formation location: Brook St. and Park Street
10:00am - Parade starts marching toward the Ayer Town Hall
10:20am - Parade stop at Town Hall for Memorial Wreath presentation ceremony (Military Firing Detail/taps/band).
10:45am - Parade continues toward Pirone Park, School Street
11:00am - Wreath laying ceremony at Pirone Park. (Military Firing Detail/taps/band)
11:10am - parade ends (dismissed)
OTHER EVENTS FOR PREPARATION OF MEMORIAL DAY:
Saturday, May 20 (rain day Sunday), Flagging of Woodlawn and St. Mary's Cemeteries. Meet first at 09:00am at Woodlawn and then proceed to St. Mary's cemetery. This event usually takes approximately 3 hours, depending how many volunteers we have.
Post 139 meets on the second Tuesday of each month, September through June, at 7:00 p.m. at the Ayer Gun & Sportsmans' Club, 255 Snake Hill Road, Ayer MA.
Hello to All Veterans and Sons of Veterans,
We are actively pursuing the many sons of Veterans living in or near the town of Ayer, who are interested in joining The Son of The American Legion and become active members of the Post. As Sons of the Post, you would not be able to vote on issues relevant to the Post, however, The Sons could participate in discussions and planning of events. Please consider becoming members as outlined below. The Sons would be considered an active branch of the Ayer Post and could participate in future Post activities (parades, assemblies, etc.). Currently, dues are $7.00 per year.
Thank you, and hope to meet many of the sons of Veterans who would like to service their community. Please contact me if interested.
Claude A. Poirier, Commander
claudelsa@yahoo.com
Join Sons of The American Legion
Eligibility Requirements
All male descendants, adopted sons and stepsons of members of The American Legion, and such male descendants of veterans who died in service during World War I or since December 7, 1941, during the delimiting periods set forth in Article IV, Section 1, of the National Constitution of The American Legion or who died subsequent to their honorable discharge from such service, shall be eligible for membership in the Sons of The American Legion. There shall be no form or class of membership except an active membership.
* Membership applications can be delivered to an American Legion Post near you. There is a good chance that Post will have its own Squadron of the Sons. If not, someone at the Post should be able to tell you where to find a Squadron near you. If not, contact the S.A.L. National Headquarters for information about finding a nearby Squadron.
Videos from 2019 Memorial Day Ceremonies: