American Legion’s 100-year anniversary celebrated by Leonard Hawkins Post 156

Leonard Hawkins American Legion Post 156 celebrated the American Legion’s 100-year anniversary at Scavello’s on the Island on Saturday, November 23. The centennial anniversary celebration was attended by Councilman Mark Gjonaj as well as American Legion members.

World War II veteran Buddy Pontaecorvo attended the centennial anniversary celebration.

Photo by Laura Stone

Councilman Mark Gjonaj (r) with Post 156 Commander Peter Del Debbio.

Photo by Laura Stone

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Former Post 156 Commanders Pat Devine (l) and Joe Goonan (r) with current commander Peter Del Debbio.

Photo by Laura Stone