21-02-2025
American Legion national Commender coming to La Crescent to speak on veteran suicide and other pressing veteran matters
LA CRESCENT, Min. (WLAX/WEUX) – American Legion National Commander James A. LaCoursiere Jr. of Connecticut is coming to La Crescent and will speak on issues of importance to Minnesota veterans. LaCoursiere is strongly committed to raising awareness for The American Legion's 'Be the One' efforts to prevent veteran suicide.
'It is the most significant issue facing veterans,' he told the national convention after being elected in August. 'It is the most significant issue of our time. It's also an issue that galvanizes all of us. I know that we are all touched by someone who has taken their own life.'
He will visit La Crescent Area Event Center at 595 Veterans Pkwy. for a social hour, dinner and presentation starting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, March 25th. LaCoursiere will talk with veterans, community leaders and local residents. The visit is hosted by the veterans of La Crescent American Legion Post 595.
The American Legion also is focused on stopping veteran claim sharks, passage of the Major Richard Star Act (which eliminates concurrent receipt on military retirement pensions), implementation of the PACT Act, parity for the federal definition of a veteran, full accountability of POW/MIAs, ending veteran homelessness, paying the Coast Guard during federal shutdowns, and passage of an amendment to protect the U.S. flag from desecration. Post 595 plans to celebrate The American Legion's birthday as well.
Any local residents wishing to attend can contact Ricard Acevedo.
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