Kaptur presents arms to American Legion Post 83
January 22, 2016
By: Sandusky Register
January 22, 2016
U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Toledo, on Friday visited the American Legion Post 83 to present post commander Terry Kaufman, color guard commander Dan Break and other members with new color guard rifles, provided by the U.S. Army.
Post leaders worked for months to secure these replacement rifles, which are used in various ceremonies around Erie County. The rifles being replaced are in disrepair and in an unsafe condition.
“The effort and leadership shown by these volunteers at American Legion Post 83 set an important example for us to follow,” Kaptur said. “The commitment of time and energy given selflessly in support of our veterans and their families by the members of the Post and Color Guard is a real treasure for this community. I was pleased to be able to play a small part in helping them in their efforts today.”
Post officials appreciated Kaptur supporting them in this effort. “The hard work of Congresswoman Kaptur and her staff has been a real beacon for our post and our color guard,” Kaufman said. “We could not have navigated the bureaucracy involved in acquiring these rifles without the support of her office.”
The newly issued rifles will be used by the color guard to perform military honors as part of area veterans’ funerals and other special ceremonies and events in Erie County.
During the ceremony, Kaptur also presented Kaufman with a U.S. flag that was ceremonially flown over the U.S. Capitol.
The American Legion Post 83 in Sandusky is the largest American Legion Post in Ohio.