The Post would like to thank all of the Marlborough residents who submitted changes/corrections to the Adjutant in order to update the Roster of Veterans for this year’s Memorial Day Services. The Post Color Guard, Officers, and community gathered at the Pine Grove Cemetery at 12 noon on the 26th of May to celebrate those residents of Marlborough who dedicated a portion of their lives in service to our country. It was a solemn ceremony beginning with a bagpipe rendition of Amazing Grace followed by the recognition of the many deceased veterans who served our country in the wars of the 20th and 21st century. Commander Boehmler delivered a Memorial Day speech which was followed by a volley from the Post Color Guard and taps.
The annual Memorial Day parade stepped off from the Frost Free Library at 2PM. Led by the color guard and the Monadnock High School Marching Band, the column moved west along RT 101. After a short pause at the bridge for a wreath ceremony, the marchers continued moving west finally ending behind the Marlborough Fire Department. At this point, the Monadnock Band performed a selection of patriotic numbers which finally brought the day to a conclusion. Many thanks to all participants as well as our neighbors who took the time to attend the day’s festivities.
Upcoming Events
Flag Day
14 June is Flag Day and Post 24, along with Boy Scout Troop 14, will hold a Flag Retirement and Disposal Ceremony starting at 1800 (6:00pm) at the Scout Veterans Memorial, adjacent to the Marlborough Middle School. Residents with worn, tattered flags to be disposed of can either drop them off at Main Crust Pizza prior to 14 June or they can be brought to the ceremony.
Linwood Croteau Memorial Scholarship
The American Legion Croteau-Coutts Post 24 proudly announces the availability of scholarship applications for the school year 2018 – 2019. This scholarship was initiated by former post member Linwood Croteau in whose name the scholarship is dedicated.
Two $1,000.00 scholarships will be awarded in each of the following eligibility classes:
Community Award: Students currently residing in the towns of Marlborough, Dublin, and Harrisville who have successfully completed their current studies and have been accepted as an undergraduate or has plans to continue their undergraduate study at an accredited institution of higher education within the United States.
Legacy Award: Students who are children, grandchildren, or step-children of a member in good standing of Post 24, past or present, who have successfully completed their current studies and have been accepted as an undergraduate or has plans to continue their undergraduate study at an accredited institution of higher education within the United States.
The deadline for applications is 15 June 2019. Scholarship applications can be requested by writing to The American Legion, Croteau-Coutts Post 24, Attn: Linwood Croteau Memorial Scholarship, PO Box 24, Marlborough, NH03455, by email at post24americanlegion@gmail.com, or download the application on-line here: Linwood Croteau Memorial Scholarship