WELCOME TO
THE AMERICAN LEGION
SYKESVILLE MEMORIAL POST 223
Commander: Themis Smyrnioudis
Adjutant: Matt Livesay
NEW Events announced - Scroll below
Effective September 7th the Commander has announced that the American Legion Sykesville Memorial Post 223 Lounge is CLOSED until further notice.
The section of the building that contains the Lounge has suffered severe damage to the roof truss system and at the advice of our insurance partner and a qualified structural engineer the Lounge is CLOSED until the necessary repairs can be made.
During this time, the Legion Hall will be open and will be used in place of the Lounge for daily business. Food and Bar service, entertainment events and other functions normally held in the Lounge will be provided in the Hall. Your Post leadership, our facilities manager, our staff and volunteers will make every effort possible to provide all of the services you would enjoy if the Lounge was available.
The unfortunate situation occurs at a time when the post financial condition barely meets expenses and losing the regular Lounge revenues will only worsen our financial health. You are urged to continue patronizing the post and share our comradery while supporting the Post.
Please look to our Website, Facebook page and Constant Contact eMail messages for updates as we work through this situation.
NOTICE to Members
During the period when our Lounge is unavailable there will be days when the Hall will be closed to members to fulfill existing rental commitments. Please look to this section of our website for schedule of closings or reduced hours.
Notice To Members
Recently the Post 223 Standing Rules Of Order have been reviewed and updated at the direction of the Post Commander. The Post 223 Constitution & By Laws have been brought into alignment with the guidance provided by the Department of Maryland.
Both of these documents are posted on the Post Commander's Corner page of this website
On Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 9a we will meet at Lake View Cemetery, 2724 Liberty Road, Sykesville, MD 21784 to place utility flags in preparation for Wreaths Across America on December 14, 2024, at 12N. Please meet around the Veterans Memorial which is adjacent to the cemetery offices and receive your assignment. Section Captains have been assigned to each section to coordinate the marking of the veteran graves and will be wearing visibility vests. There are 1,101 veteran graves that have been identified. If necessary, we will assemble again on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at 9a to complete this task. I expect this to be accomplished in one day if we have enough volunteers and the weather cooperates.
Wreaths Across America started as a simple gesture of thanks that has grown into a national, yearlong movement of dedicated volunteers and communities coming together to not only remember the nation’s fallen and honor their service, but to teach the next generation about the value of freedom. This year, there will be more than 4,500 participating locations placing veterans’ wreaths on National Wreaths Across America Day – Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at 12N – with more than three million volunteers coming together.
The goal for Lake View Cemetery was to have sponsored veterans’ wreaths on the headstones of all the local heroes laid to rest there, to ensure that the individuals who served to protect the freedoms of our country never be forgotten and to bring the community together in patriotic commemoration. This has been accomplished with over 1,000 veteran graves being covered.
“We are forever grateful for the thousands of supporters who dedicate their time, energy and resources to fulfilling our mission all year long,” said Karen Worcester, executive director, Wreaths Across America. “These individuals and their communities know the value of remembering the fallen, honoring those who currently serve and teaching the next generation about the sacrifices made for our freedom every day, and because of their continued support, Wreaths Across America continues to grow and touch new people each year.” |
7327 Slacks Road, Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 795-7242 | americanlegionpost223@gmail.com
Normal Operating Hours (see above for closure information)
Sunday | 12:00 - 9:00 PM |
Monday | 12:00 - 9:00 PM |
Tuesday | 12:00 - 11:00 PM |
Wednesday | 12:00 - 11:00 PM |
Tuesday | 12:00 - 11:00 PM |
Friday | 12:00 - 11:00 PM |
Saturday | 12:00 - 11:00 PM |
The American Legion Family
Since our charter in 1946, The American Legion Sykesville Memorial Post 223 has been welcoming VETERANS from all branches of our Armed Forces. Today, we continue to welcome all military personnel serving our country. Joining our Post enables you to continue serving your God, Country and Community. Our mission is to implement the goals, aspirations, dreams, peace and blessings for our country, friends and families embodied in our preamble. |
To the wonderful patriotic citizens of Sykesville, Eldersburg, and surrounding communities. Join our Post as a Booster or Sponsor. (Go to our Sponsor page for details). Monies raised are given back to the community. Help us to continue sponsoring Scholarships for our children; give aid and assistance to our local needy Veterans and their families. Help us to continue to support financially worthy community programs and projects. |
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