Welcome to our website.  I hope we have provided the information you need.  Larry Sahota, Commander, American Legion Post 55

Save The Date for the Following Events and Meetings

Were you able to join us in the rain for this year’s Veterans Day Parade in Elk Grove, CA?

We had a great day, even though we were soaking wet by the end of the parade.

We want to make sure to say thank you to our sponsors. First of all, the City of Elk Grove provided a grant to cover most of the cost of putting on a parade: things like insurance, porta potties, trash collection, public works for managing road closures and notification of the public of the event with their lighted road closure signage. And of course the police department for keeping everyone safe during the parade.

Thank you to our friends at our Cosumnes Community Services District (CSD) for all of their help with the set up for the ceremony at the CSD building, recording and editing the names of our local veterans that was read at the ceremony, as well as the use of their parking lot for staging and the use of Elk Grove Regional Park for the community hotdog BBQ. 

Thanks to the Elk Grove Lions Club, the Elk Grove Rotary Club, the Elk Grove Optimist Club and all of the volunteers on the parade committee who purchased or worked with local vendors to provide the hot dogs, buns, condiments, water and sodas for the free BBQ for the public. Also, they are the ones who cleaned up after the event. 

Thank you to the members of Soroptimist International of Elk Grove who returned again this year to decorate the reviewing stand.

Most of the volunteers are members of American Legion Post 233, American Legion Auxilary Post 233, American Legion Post 55, VFW Post 2076, and Marine Corps League Detatchment 1238. Of special note is Post 233 Commander D’Ann Moseley who led our parade committee to make this event happen.

Did you see the story from the American Legion’s National Headquarters about the Veteran’s Day parades and services throughout the country? There are a couple photos from our Elk Grove Parade including members of our Honor Guard. Take a look.  That story also features a short video with an interview with Henry Sanchez from Post 233. Great Video. Great job Henry!!!

Our parade planner, none other than Lynden King, who manages the applications for those who want to be in the parade as well getting everything organized at the CSD parking lot prior to the start of the parade. Not only does he manage this parade, he also manages the Parade of Lights which is coming up on the 7th of December, and he has managed the Western Festival Parade which we hope to see again this coming spring.

Save The Date

Upcoming Events…

February 1, 2025: The Four Chaplains Ceremony at the Veterans Hall at District 56. 

February 23, 2025: The quarterly American Legion District 6 meeting will be held in Elk Grove at our District 56 Community Center.

May 10, 2025: Post 55 Annual Fundraising Dinner will be held at the Elk Grove District 56 Community Center.

Meetings…

American Legion Post 55 – Elk Grove meets monthly, in person, on the 4th Wednesday of each month: 6:00 pm for dinner and 7:00 pm for the meeting. Our meetings are held at the Elk Grove Veteran’s Hall, 8230 Civic Center Drive, Elk Grove, CA.,  Please join us.

During the month of November, our meeting is on the 3rd Wednesday and we do not have a meeting in December.

We are having our Thanksgiving Potluck on the 20th of November, 2024. You are welcome to join us for dinner. If you want to contribute, please use this Sign Up Genius link.  Post 55 American Legion Laguna-Elk Grove: Thanksgiving Potluck – November 20th




Celebrating
One of Our Own

Anacleta Thorne

American Legion Elk Grove

In the News…  

  • Did you see the story from the American Legion’s National Headquarters about the Veteran’s Day parades and services throughout the country? There are a couple photos from our Elk Grove Parade including members of our Honor Guard. Take a look.  That story also features a short video with an interview with Henry Sanchez from Post 233. Great Video. Great job Henry!!!
  • POW/MIA Services on Channel 10
  • Our post participated in the recent Troopathon Packing Event on June 25th. Great event. Don’t miss the next one.
  • Our Veterans Resources Fair was in June 2024.  Check out the news story about our event.
  • The Four Chaplains Ceremony is usually held the first Saturday after the 3rd of February each year.  The Four Chaplains Story was featured in the Elk Grove Citizen in February 2024.
  • Sacramento County News Release, November 15, 2023: Sacramento County Honors and Serves Our Veterans  As Printed in the Elk Grove Citizen
  • Larry and Henry were on TV on November 10, 2023 to talk about our veterans and the Veterans Day Parade. Check it out here. https://www.cbsnews.com/gooddaysacramento/video/veterans-day-bike-ride-and-park-event/

    The title is confusing, but you should still have a look.

  • The Riders from the Tribute to Fallen Soldiers visited the Veterans Hall at District 56 in Elk Grove at 11:00 am on the 27th of September to honor Specialist Ty Johnson. They last visited Elk Grove on October 30, 2021.
  • Are you up for a pay raise? Yes, disabled veterans are due for a great pay raise in 2024.
  • Have you received your free pass to the National Parks and other Federal lands yet? Click Here for More Info.
  • Check out our members on the news today on Channel 3. They, along with members from Post 233 were packing boxes for service members in remembrance of 9/11.
  • Did you know that we have a Veterans Service Officer in our facility on Thursdays between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm to assist our veterans? Yes, stop by our Veterans Hall Office at 8230 Civic Center Drive, Elk Grove, CA 95757.
  • Tribute to Fallen Soldiers:  On October 30, 2021 the Riders from the Tribute to Fallen Soldiers came to Elk Grove to honor Army Staff Sgt Brian Hall, son of John and Betty Hall.
  • We now have a Facebook Page and an Instagram Page for Post 55. We also have a private page that is only open to members of the post. Click this link to sign up.
  • The Four Chaplains Ceremony, sponsored by Post 55, in remembrance of those who were lost in the sinking of the U.S. Army Transport Dorchester, was held on February 4, 2023. We hope you were able to attend. If you missed it, please put it on your calendar for February 4, 2024.
  • Did I mention that our own John & Betty Hall were the grand marshals of our 2022 Veterans Day Parade? John & Betty Hall were selected as well as the 2022 Elk Grove Citizens of the Year for their work with the American Legion, the Elk Grove Food Bank and more. Read more about it here. Elk Grove Citizens of the Year
  • Have you heard about The Wall That Heals? It came to the Sacramento area at Rusch Park from March 30th to April 2nd. It was open for you to visit 24-7 during its stay in our area. Don’t forget that March 29th is National Vietnam Veterans Day.
  • Are you aware of Health Day – Suicide Prevention Day? It is a very important day, although every day is an important day to prevent suicide. It is scheduled for April 29th this year.

Our Calendar…

Check out our Post Calendar.  During a normal year, we have many activities available throughout the year.  Find one (or two) and join in the fun. Our post has a very active membership and we hope you have a chance to come and visit. We also post the meetings and activities for Auxiliary, Sons and Riders as those groups are formed within our new Post 55.

Membership…

Here is a link to the American Legion’s National Website.

Here is a link to renew your membership. Click Here to Renew. Did you know that your dues are done on an annual basis, January through December, not a fiscal calendar basis?  That means that you need to pay your dues in December so that you are not delinquent as of the first of the year.

Next Steps…

If you are a veteran, you need to be a part of this organization. Our sole purpose is to support our fellow veterans. Join us and help out your fellow veterans.

Post Phone Number…

(916) 585-3807 – This is a voicemail number that is checked weekly.

Our email address is P55eg2022@gmail.com

Are you familiar with our Elk Grove Regional Veterans Memorial

The Elk Grove Regional Veterans Memorial is located within Elk Grove Park 9950 Elk Grove Florin Road to the north of the White Diamond ball field. Oscar O’con, U.S. Army and Marine veteran, has led the Elk Grove Regional Veterans Memorial project for the past 14 years. This beautiful memorial in Elk Grove Park is dedicated to living and deceased military members who have served their communities with honor throughout the region. Engraved dedication pavers are available for purchase to honor both living and deceased members of the military. You can learn more about placing a brick or granite paver at the memorial in the name of a veteran on this page.

What about those military member banners and streets named after veterans ?

Many of you have seen and asked about the military member banners along Civic Center Drive, Bruceville Road and Elk Grove Blvd and wondered who at the Legion to contact to have your son or daughter or your dad or your mom honored with a banner for their service.

Well, that is another reason I love Elk Grove. Those banners are put there by our City, not the veteran’s organizations.  To learn more, click here. It only costs about $150 to have the banner made and placed. They are there for 1 year.

Also, did you know that the City of Elk Grove often names streets after veterans. Yes, they do. You can learn more on the City of Elk Grove Website.

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