Prayer Requests
Jim “Pops” Morrison – Post Everlasting Sad News.... Today We lost one of our own. Jim "Pops" Morrison. Pops was loved by All and an absolute Patriot. On his worst days Pops mounted his Harley and rode to the Missions regardless. He stood for those who had fallen even when he himself could barely stand. We all have so much respect for Pops, and he will be forever missed. In Honor of his faithful service to our Final Salute missions we will dedicate an American Flag with his name on it so that he will forever be at each Mission with us. (Pops was U.S. Navy and Vietnam Veteran.) He is free now and without pain. I'm sure he is eating the largest steak in Gods kitchen as we speak and shaking hands with all of the Heroes that he stood for all of these years. Rest Easy Brother, We will all stand for you soon, until then, We have the Watch. Further information will be available on the “Guy Rathbun Memorial Post 25” Facebook Page when arrangements are known. (Scott Mathews, Post 25, Kelso) Dear Heavenly Father, we bring to You more sorrows and grief with the passing of Jim “Pops Morrison. We humbly ask that You be with his family and friends in these difficult times. Blessing them with You comfort that only You can give. Pops was important to so many people with his dedication and example of Patriotism, and we Thank You for bringing him into our lives. May we be worthy of his memory and let us not ever forget him or his sacrifices for our country and the American Legion Mission. All this we ask in Your Holy Name. Amen.
Legionnaires,
Once again, our Supreme Commander has called one of our own, Steve Dawson, Post 118 Commander unexpectedly pass away. Please keep him and his family and friends in your thoughts and Prayers during these times of grief. Further information will be passed as soon as arrangements have been made.
O Eternal Father, in Your infinite wisdom You have called home our Brother and Comrade, Steven Dawson to his final rest. We pray that You will bring comfort and strength to his loved ones, family, and friends in these most trying of times. We thank You for bringing Steven into our lives and for his service to the American Legion and the United States of America. May his memory be an example to us all. He WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN. Rest in Peace, Steven, your Watch is over. Thank You for fighting for us, for our brothers and sisters and for the United States of America. Amen.
We also ask that you keep David & Janelle Stanton in your thoughts and Prayers of healing for Cancer and are undergoing treatment at this time.
Dear Lord God, Healer of all, we humbly come to You to wrap Your healing arms around David and Janelle in these very trying times. Grant to them, and their Medical Team, success. May they find Peace and Comfort as only You can provide. In You Holy Name. Amen.
It is with great sadness that I must announce that on the morning of April 17th. 2024, Tum Tum Post #168 Legionnaire Jerry Johnson has passed over to Post Everlasting. Jerry was a Past Commander, Past Chaplain, and held other positions within Post #168 during his 34 continuous years within the post. We will mourn his loss and he will be missed greatly by our Legion Family. It was an honor to know him. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.
For this week (4/7-4/12), we have the below request for Prayers: Post 25, Kelso: Jim "Pops" Morrison, who is fighting cancer and had new Feeding Tube Surgery. Dave "Fozzy" Foskette, who lost his wife of 38 years suddenly after a difficult illness. Dan "Chop" Huntington has been fighting Blood Clots and having difficulty walking. Post 122, Washougal: Dave Hudson, Son-In-Law of Richard Depolarmo is fighting aggressive Leukemia. Post member recovering from Heart Procedure of 4 Stints inserted. Post 168: Jerry Johnson is in Hospice. May we, by our own faith, keep them all in our thoughts and Prayers for recovery, peace, and comfort. Dear Lord, we seek You Mercy and Grace to be upon our Brothers and they fight illness and loss. In Your Heavenly, Amen.
"Please pray for our fellow community member, Dave “Fozzie’ Foskett, who lost his wife Judy after a medical struggle. He said, 'I've just lost my best friend.' Our Brother has now begun the painful process of grief, but hopefully memories will help ease his heartache as time passes. Please pray for our Brother." (Dan Halverson, 5th District Commander)
Please keep the below Legionnaires and their families in your thoughts and Prayers.
Post 14, Vancouver:
GEORGE ZIMMER has been transferred to Post Everlasting
Chaplain JERRY KEESEE has been transferred to Post Everlasting
WAYNE SHARP had a Stroke
Post 122, Washougal:
RICK JEWELL is having continued Health Issues
ROGER OBRIEN had a Heart Attack
"Dear Lord of all, we bring to you our brothers of the American Legion, and ask that You be with their families, as well: George and Jerry who have passed away from these earthly bounds. We also ask that You be with Wayne, Rick, and Roger, as they struggle to get back to health. Be with them Provide them and their families with your healing, peace, and comfort that only You can provide. All this we humbly ask, in Your Holy Name. Amen."Prayers for families of Mardi Carroll (9th District Auxiliary President & a 25 year member) and Jean Fleming, both from Unit 28 in Ephrata. Mardi and Jean tragically died in a house fire Valentines evening. Any condolences for Mardi may be sent to her son, Michael Carroll, 9518 N Atlantic Spokane, WA 99218