Legion awards grants to local disabled veterans

From: Sun-Journal Lewiston, Me. | Date: January 25, 2008 | Copyright information

AUGUSTA - The American Legion in Maine has started presenting $500 checks to disabled veterans who were injured while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Thanks to a $500,000 check from the Coalition to Salute America's Heroes to the American Legion, officers have started to present the grants to veterans throughout the state.

"It is with sincere thanks that we present these grants today to fellow military veterans who served our country with honor and pride," said State Commander P...

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