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Never a Stranger to Anyone Official Publication of The American Legion Department of Michigan - www.michiganlegion.org - September 2016 Michigan Legionnaire &LEGIONNAIRE Wolverine Auxiliaire Vol. LXXXV No. 2 PNC Thomas MICadmus Passes Away Never a Stranger to Anyone Legion Baseball team, volunteering at a Depart- united in the global war on terrorism and united ment of Veterans Affairs facility or fundraising to in support of the troops fighting that war.” While purchase phone cards for troops deployed overseas. the convention was in session, President George W. It was those Legionnaires – the ones working at the Bush called Cadmus to thank him for passage of the grass-roots level – who drove the Legion, Cadmus resolution. said. And as national commander from 2004-2005, “You know what Tom Cadmus did?” Spanogle and long after his tenure ended, he was as comfort- said. “He said, ‘Mr. President, if I can patch you able talking with them as he was leaders in the U.S. through to the (convention) hall, to the 2,000 del- government, military and VA. egates out there that passed this resolution.’ He said “He was a great believer in the grass-roots ef- that was the highlight of his year. He was thanking forts of The American Legion to accomplish (its) the 2,000 delegates at that convention. That’s the mission,” said Past National Commander Robert W. kind of guy he was.” Spanogle, who had a friendship that spanned more A Vietnam War Army veteran and 50-year Steve B. Brooks than 40 years. “Tom was never a stranger to anyone. member of Glen H. Daykin Post 155 in Britten, In his final Commander’s Message for The His hand was always out offering friendship and Mich., Cadmus served as department commander, American Legion Magazine, then-National Com- good counsel. He just was a great friend to every- national vice commander, and chairman of various mander Thomas P. Cadmus chose to reflect on what body, and treated everybody with respect and dig- Legion commissions and committees. his view of The American Legion was. Rather than nity. Rank didn’t matter to Tom.” Cadmus is survived by his daughter Nicole it being offices in Indianapolis or Washington, D.C., Spanogle said Cadmus, who passed away July (Joe) Coughlin, son Brian Cadmus, both of Tecum- the organization was “a diverse and dedicated as- 25 at age 69, also was quick to share credit and seh, his brother Russell, sisters Eleanor Mueller and sortment of nearly 15,000 unique posts where vet- praise with his fellow Legionnaires. Spanogle – who Charlotte Patterson of Adrian, and his grandchil- erans don’t need to consciously think much about served as national adjutant while Cadmus was in dren, nieces and nephews. ‘national’ because they’re busy making differences office – recalled the 2005 American Legion Nation- Memorial contributions can be made to the in their hometowns.” al Convention in Hawaii. The Legion had passed Michigan American Legion Wilwin Lodge at Cyget Cadmus wrote of the Legionnaire coaching a Resolution 169, which urged all Americans to stand Cove, 212 N. Verlinden Ave., Lansing, MI 48915. Introducing the 2016-2017 Auxiliary Junior President ALA Jr’s and Department of Michi- PO Box 584 gan ALA Jr’s for several years. Cedar Springs, MI 49319 The Honorary Jr President’s spe- cial Project this year is “STIGGY’S Connie Kovacs, DOGS”. Stiggy’s Dogs is a 501( c )( 3 Dept. of Mich. Jr’s Chairman ) nonprofit organization that trans- 5948 North Linville froms shelter dogs into individually Westland, MI 48185 trained Psychiatric Service Animals for our military veterans living with Phone: (616) 754-7879 for any combat related PTSD and Traumat- questions. ic Brain Injury (TBI) at NO COST to the veteran. Those wishing to donate to Sa- September 2016 September brina’s Special Project may do so by making your donation out to the Department of Michigan, Amer- “Dept. of Michigan, American Le- No Return Postage Requested Postage Return No ican Legion Auxiliary, Honorary Jr gion Auxiliary”. Please put in the President Sabrina Jo Townes. Sabri- memo area “ Honorary Jr President na is a member of ALA Unit 287, Special Project Stiggy’s Dogs”. Please Cedar Springs, Mich. Sabrina has mail donation to the following ad- been a member of Unit 287 since dress: 2001.Sabrina is and has been active not only at the Unit level with the Sabrina Townes, Jr’s, but also with the 5th District Dept. of Mich. Hon. Jr President 2 | MICHIGAN LEGIONNAIRE & AUXILIAIRE | September 2016| WWW.MICHIGANLEGION.ORG MICHIGAN LEGIONNAIRE & AUXILIAIRE Eddie Brown, State Chaplain (USPS 010637) is published monthly Chaplain except February, May, August, and “Again” December by The American Legion- Greetings Legion attend. We will be discussing such things down.” When I saw the gleam in her eye and American Legion Auxiliary,De- Family! I want to thank as what makes a good Chaplain, the roles I knew that although she was a little afraid, Commander Money for ap- and responsibilities of the office, commu- she was going to do it. Her eyes and mouth partment of Michigan, 212 N.Ver- pointing me again as Chap- nication and pursuing our goals. I always were wide open as I caught her at the bot- linden, Lansing, MI 48915-1297. lain. It is an honor to serve learn something new at these meetings and tom. She looked at me so very happy (and Periodical postage paid at Lansing, with you and I am looking it is wonderful to share ideas on how we I was, too) and cried out, “Again.” And up MI, and additional mailing offices. forward to another great can make our Legion and Chaplain Corps she went another eight or nine times until I Subscription $10.00 non-members, year. Please continue to pray for our lead- even better. finally did stop her. ers, both in the Legion Family and in our I recently saw a commercial where I often think about that day and members receive the publication as Country as well. We need to encourage children were doing various things, some how great it is to see the kids grow up and part of their dues. POSTMASTER: and support those who labor for our cause. more successful than others, and wanting learn new things. I also think about what Send address changes to Michigan And, may we never forget that “Blessed is to repeat them saying “Again.” This remind- would have happened if I would have given Legionnaire, Department of Michi- the nation whose God is the Lord,” Psalm ed me of my two year old granddaughter her a negative response and an excuse not gan, 212 N. Verlinden, Lansing, MI 33:12. Macee. One day this summer we were at a to try. This applies to much in life and in Again, the seasons are changing park and Macee was excited about the play- our organization as well. As we have new 48915-1297. and summer is coming to an end. That be- scapes and especially all of the slides. She is members that come in to our Posts they DEADLINE DATES ing said I am looking forward to Fall and a daring young child and soon the smaller may need our support and have some new September 2016- August 1, 2016 all of the upcoming holidays. We have a slides were just not enough. One by one she ideas. They need to know we are there to Circulation: 97,687 number of Legion events planned for this climbed up the higher slides until there was catch them if they start to fall. We need to Printed: 8-25-16 . Mailed: 8-29-16 year. I am excited to announce that at the only the tallest, twister one was left. She revive our passion for our purposes and to Fall Conference in Muskegon, on Saturday, stood on the medium platform and looked learn and grow together. Let’s keep things LEGION STATE HEADQUARTERS September 24th we will be having various up. I was curious as to see if she would fresh and exciting so that our members will DIRECTORY Schools of Instruction. This year we will do it. Then she turned and looked down say, “I can’t wait to go to that Legion meet- include a Chaplains Class/Forum. It is to see that Papa was watching. But really, ing, again.” “Revive us again so Your peo- Publisher: Ronald Runyan tentatively scheduled for 8:30am but check she wanted to see if I was going to try and ple will rejoice in You. Show us Your grace, Editor: Mark Sutton the agenda when it is finalized. The session stop her. I was a little concerned but hey, it Oh Lord, and grant us salvation.” Psalm will be open to the entire Legion Family was just a slide, so I smiled and said, “don’t 85:6,7. God Bless You All. - Chaplain Ed- The American Legion Dept. of Michigan and I hope that you get an opportunity to worry Macee, I’ll catch you when you come die. 212 N. Verlinden, Lansing, MI 48915 (517) 371-4720 Fax: (517) 371-2401 2016 Fall Meeting Agenda Web Site: www.michiganlegion.org Thursday, September 22, 2016 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. SAL DEC Meeting 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Legion Headquarters Office 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Legion Riders Email: [email protected] 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Registration 11:30 – 12:30 p.m. Past Department Commanders/ 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Chairman Training First Ladies Luncheon Legion and SAL Membership - 24 - Friday, September 23, 2016 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
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