Post 86 is active in our community!

To publicly acknowledge the military service and sacrifices made by the Veteran and his/her family.  The pinning ceremony gives an opportunity for each veteran to share part of his or her story.  By doing so, a sense of meaning and purpose can be gained by the Veteran.

We Salute You!  John Tidaback, US Navy Veteran(click for photos)

We Salute You!  Johnny Beaver, US Army Veteran (click for photos)

We Salute You!  Charles Chapman, US Air Force Veteran (click for video 1) (click for video 2)

Next Cornelius Post 86 Monthly Meeting
October 3, 2024

First Thursday of each month (no meeting in July or November)
6:00 p.m. free fish fry dinner  (arrive 5:45 p.m. for networking)
7:00 p.m. meeting
21215 Legion Street Cornelius NC 28031

Hot Dog Lunch sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 86
September 19, 2024
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Cost: donation
Location: 21215 Legion Street  Cornelius, NC

Proceeds will aid local veterans and military families, Salisbury VA Hospital, Tar Heel Girls State Program, and support our local community!

Save the Date!

Veterans Dinner for Post 86 Members and 1 Guest
--invitation will be sent to all members
November 7, 2024
5:30 p.m.  no cost

Grace Covenant Church
17301 Statesville Road
Cornelius NC 28031

Post 86 Activities and Engagements:

  • Semi-annual dinners for Veterans at VA Hospital in Salisbury, NC
  • Blue Star Banner Program - presentation of Blue Star Banners to families of all who are serving on active duty to honor the family member serving in the military
  • Sponsorship of American Legion Junior Baseball Teams
  • Sponsorship of two students (rising high school seniors) to Boys State, where they learn civics and form and run state and local governments and solve governmental problems
  • Military Funerals/Honor Guards which includes the Honor Guard, twenty-one gun salute, playing of Taps, and presentation of the American Flag which covered the veteran's casket, to the family of the deceased at funerals
  • American Legion Ladies Auxilary sponsoring of two students (rising high school seniors) to Girls State
  • Distribute Bibles to active duty Military
  • Distribute Poppies to the general public
  • Annually hold Memorial Day Service to honor all of the service men and women who died while serving our country
  • Annually hold Veterans Day Service to honor all of the men and women who have served our country