GT American Legion

Meetings
Date |
Third Wednesday of the Month |
Time | 8:00 pm |
Location | Carlisle Social Hall 825 Poplar Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15220 |
Residents often see members of Green Tree's American Legion Post #823 at many of the community's events such as Green Tree's Annual 4th of July Celebration and Octoberfest. Every Memorial Day a ceremony is held at the memorial to honor the comrades who gave their lives in defense of our country. On June 14th, each year, a ceremony is held at the veteran's memorial to honor the flag of the United States of America. The Legion does so much more year-round.
Every May you'll see American Legion members at local shopping areas seeking donations for veteran's organizations during "Poppy Days." When a donation is received, the American Legion member gives the donor a red crepe poppy as a thank you. The poppies are handmade by veterans as part of their therapeutic rehabilitation and a symbol of sacrifice of the lives lost in service to our country. Poppy Day funds go directly in assisting disabled and hospitalized veterans in our area.


The Green Tree Woman's Civic Club has donated a "Retire Old Glory" collection box in honor of the American Legion Post #823 for worn, damaged, or unserviceable flags to be appropriately retired. The "Retire Old Glory" box is located in the vestibule outside of the Municipal Center's Administrative Office. To date, more than 1,000 flags have been collected.

Flag Display at the Veteran's Memorial

If you have a flag you would like to fly at the memorial in honor of a cherished veteran, please call Keith Harper at 412.506.2694. The name of your loved one will be on display in the lighted case next to the memorial. (There is no fee associated with flying a flag at this memorial.)