Tri-City American Legion

Post 513
Senior Color Guard

Through the efforts of its first Captain, Wilbur Buron, the Color Guard Unit was initially formed in 1970 -- at the original American Legion Post located in St. Anthony Village. In 1986, along with the establishment of the Tri-City Post in New Brighton, the Color Guard (and the St. Anthony Post itself) was merged into the Tri-City American Legion Post (Columbia Heights, New Brighton and St. Anthony.)

Since then, the Color Guard has been very active, participating in many Drill Team competitions. (Competitions are held on a District level, State level and National level.) Tri-City's Color Guard has earned the reputation of being one of the area's premier units, with the following record of competitive achievements:

• Twelve 1st Place Finishes in District Competition

• Eleven 1st Place, State Championship, Finishes

• A 2nd Place Finish at the National Level

In addition to competitive appearances, the Color Guard is involved in many
other activities on a regular basis. These include the following:

• Performing at rituals for deceased American Legion members.

• Participating in memorial services (in-house services and at
  cemeteries).

• Marching in numerous area parades.

• Presenting the Colors at area sporting events and activities.

• Providing educational lectures and information on the topic of
  Flag Etiquette to area school groups, Boy/Girl Scout troops and
  at other organizations' meetings.

• Handling Flag disposals (done on dates designated by the Unit).

• Presenting the Colors at monthly meetings at the Post.

Beyond the above, the ten members of the Color Guard Unit somehow find
additional time to host a monthly BBQ Ribs or Ribs and Kraut Dinner at the Tri-City Post (held the 3rd Tuesday of each month -- for more information, visit our Dining Room page), and they participate in many other volunteer groups and activities that are sponsored by the Tri-City American Legion.

For more information about the Senior Color Guard Unit, to request Color
Guard participation at your event or activity, or for information on how you
can join this award-winning unit, contact the current Captain, Norb Stachowski.
He can be reached at the Tri-City Post by phone (651-631-1124) or by e-mail
at info@tricitylegion.org.

 

Tri-City American Legion Post #513

400 Old Highway #8 N.W.

New Brighton, MN 55112

Phone: (651) 631-1124

Fax: (651) 631-1359

If you have questions or need additional information about any
Tri-City Legion programs or services, e-mail Tri-City Legion at
info@tricitylegion.org. (Please note that, if you are submitting your e-mail
in the evening or on the weekend, your e-mail might not be read until the next
business day.)

For info or questions on Tri-City Baseball programs, e-mail
baseball@tricitylegion.org.

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Last updated: 9/2/04
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