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Downey American Legion Post 21 reports rise in military funerals, seeks help with building repairs and operating costs
Summary
Thor Gunderson, commander of Downey American Legion Post 21, told a meeting in Downey that the post conducted about 32 military funerals last year, is recruiting new members, runs the Bannock County Fair beer booth for fundraising and is asking for continued local support to repair its 1926 building and cover operating costs.
Thor Gunderson, commander of Downey American Legion Post 21, told attendees at a meeting in Downey that the post conducted about 32 military funerals last year and has taken on additional duties after nearby veteran posts reduced or ended funeral services.
"We did about 32 funerals," Gunderson said, adding that Preston’s American Legion has shut down and that the local VFW has only three elderly members and can no longer perform funerals. "We're doing all the funerals, down south. We buried 3 people, 3 veterans this week."
Gunderson said the post has 42 members, about 15 of whom are young enough to be active. He said…
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