Jesse Clipper American Legion Post #430

05/22/2021

05/22/2021

05/22/2021

After gaining weight, I decided to revert to my military days. (smile)

After gaining weight, I decided to revert to my military days. (smile)

05/07/2021

Stories of honor: WWII vet Paul Woods persevered through racism at home and overseas

Stories of honor: WWII vet Paul Woods persevered through racism at home and overseas

Army veteran Paul Woods earned three Bronze Stars and a Philippine Liberation Medal for his military service in the Pacific Theater.

04/26/2021

Stories of honor: WWII vet Paul Woods persevered through racism at home and overseas

Stories of honor: WWII vet Paul Woods persevered through racism at home and overseas

Army veteran Paul Woods earned three Bronze Stars and a Philippine Liberation Medal for his military service in the Pacific Theater.

03/25/2021

SGT William Carney the first African American recipients of the Medal of Honor.

Born as a slave in February of 1840, William Carney’s father managed to escape and make his way north via the Underground Railroad, ultimately earning the funds to purchase his wife and son’s freedom.

In March 1863, Carney entered the Union Army and was assigned to Company C, 54th Massachusetts Colored Infantry Regiment along with 40 other African American men. This was the first official black unit fighting on behalf of the North.

On July 18, 1863, the soldiers of the 54th Massachusetts Colored Infantry Regiment were led on a charge on Fort Wagner. During the chaos, Carney witnessed the unit’s color guard as he was mortally wounded, nearly dropping their flag to the ground.

Carney, who was also severally injured, dashed toward the falling patriotic symbol and caught it before it touched the dirty ground.

With the flag in his hand, Carney crawled up to the walls of Fort Wagner while motivating his fellow troops to follow his lead. He managed to plant his flag at the base of the fort and angled it upright for display.

Although Carney suffered deadly blood loss, it’s reported he never allowed that flag to touch the ground. This action inspired his fellow troops, and the infantrymen managed to secure the fort.

For his bravery in action, Carney was awarded the Medal of Honor on May 23, 1900, making him the first African American to ever earn the distinguished accolade.

03/14/2021

Buffalo, NY-March 13, 2021-Pictured are members of the Jesse Clipper Post No. 430 after they rendered a "Final Salute" to WWII Veteran Deacon William E. Yokley a member of the St. John Baptist church.

Buffalo, NY-March 13, 2021-Pictured are members of the Jesse Clipper Post No. 430 after they rendered a "Final Salute" to WWII Veteran Deacon William E. Yokley a member of the St. John Baptist church.

11/16/2020

Nov 11, 2015 then Commander Henry CurtisII and Legionnaire Kanasha Blue delivered Veterans Day Keynote Address at Bryant & Stratton College.

11/12/2020

Right/Left-Past Adjutant Morgan Woodson and Housing Administrative Officer Barbara Miller-Williams preparing FREE Drive-up Breakfast Meals for Veterans

11/12/2020

Communications Officer Charles Everhart, Legislator April Baskin and daughter Jovanna.

11/12/2020

1st Vice Commander Kanasha Blue and Commander Reverend Eugene L. Pierce.

11/12/2020

1st Vice Commander and Breakfast Chairperson Kanasha Blue pictured with the beautiful bouquet of flowers that was presented to her by Legislator Baskin. Picture to the left of Legislator Baskin are Housing Administrative Officer Barbara Miller-Williams and Legislator Baskin's daughter Jovanna.

11/12/2020

3rd Vice Commander Irvin Bates, and Sgt-at-Arms Perry Civils distribute one of the seventy Drive-up Breakfast Meals to a Veteran.

11/12/2020

"VETERANS SERVING THOSE WHO SERVED"
Buffalo, NY, Veterans Day, November 11, 2020-Members of The American Legion Jesse Clipper Post No. 430, assembled this morning to "Serve Those Who Served" with seventy FREE Drive-up Breakfast Meals. The support for meals were provided by The Office of Erie County Legislator April N.M. Baskin, Buffalo Branch NAACP, African American Cultural Center, Manna Culinary Group, Inc.

Pictured-Right/Left-Front Row-Service Officer Donald Paulk, Erie County Legislature Chairperson April N. M. Baskin and her daughter Jovanna, 1st Vice Commander and Breakfast Chairperson Kanasha Blue, Past Commander Reverend Paulette Woods, Commander Reverend Eugene L. Pierce, Housing Administrative Officer Barbara Miller-Williams, Past Adjutant Morgan Woodson, Compliance Officer Elder Howard Patton, Sgt-at-Arms Perry Civils; Back Row-2nd Vice Commander Richard Hill, 3rd Vice Commander Irvin Bates, Chaplain Deacon Michael Davis.

10/10/2020

Buffalo, New York, October 10, 2020, Sgt-at-Arms Perry Civils, presents the American Flag to Mrs. Daisey Harris widow of Army T/Sergeant E5 Vannie T. Harris. Sgt. Harris passed on April 28. 2020 at the age of 90. His body was donated to the University of Buffalo Medical School.

07/29/2020

July 28, 2020, Buffalo, NY-Pictured are Sgt-at- Arms Perry Civils and Capt. Beyer

07/29/2020

July 28, 2020-Pictures is Compliance Officer Elder Howard Patton delivering a box of FREE food to a veteran's vehicle.

07/29/2020

July 26, 2020, Buffalo, NY-Pictured is Vice Commander Richard Hill delivering a box of FREE food to a veteran's vehicle.

07/29/2020

July 28,2020, Buffalo, NY-Pictured during the Veterans FREE food distribution; right to left, Commander Rev. Eugene L. Pierce, Sgt-at-Arms Perry Civils, Vice Commander Richard Hill, Grave Registration and Memorials Officer Cheryl Coleman-Thomas, Buffalo Police Commissioner Byron C. Lockwood, Compliance Officer Elder Howard Patton.

07/29/2020

July 28, 2020-Buffalo, NY, WNY HEROES, members of the Buffalo Police Department, and The American Legion Jesse Clipper Post No. 430, formed a partnership to distributed 300 boxes of food FREE to veterans and their family. Pictured in additional to members of the Buffalo Police Department are members of Jesse Clipper Post No. 430 (right to left with Post caps are; Sgt-at-Arms Perry Civils, Vice Commander Richard Hill, Grave Registration and Memorials Officer Cheryl Coleman-Thomas, Commander Rev. Eugene L. Pierce, Compliance Officer Elder Howard Patton.

07/18/2020

July 15, 2020-Pictured are Commander Rev. Eugene L. Pierce of The American Legion Jesse Clipper Post No. 430 and 1st Vice Commander Benny Rodriguez of the American Legion Gabriel A. Rodriguez Post No. 1928. Post No. 1928 had been inactive for fifteen years and requested assistance from Commander Pierce with the re-activation process.

07/10/2020

WNY Heroes 8205 Main St. Weekly Food give away free! FOR VETERANS! EVERY TUESDAY. 12 NOON!

I wanted to make you aware of our weekly food drop off for Veterans hosted by WNY Heroes. WNY Heroes was asked by the NYS Veterans Services in Albany to spearhead this food initiative. Every Tuesday, USDA pulls up with a trailer full of Meat (Mix of different meat), Dairy (Milk, yogurt, cottage cheese, chocolate milk, shredded cheese) and Produce (head of lettuce, bag of apples, gab of oranges, bag of potatoes, two bags of carrots) . All this food is free for the Veterans. Last week, they handed out 2000 meals to Veterans across WNY. They even have a Veteran from Batavia who comes every week to pick up and make deliveries to those who may not have a vehicle.

Veterans can come or have it delivered if needed. Veterans can come for their pick up starting at 12noon on Tuesdays. This is NOT a program based on income either.

Veterans can simply call or show up with proof of service. All we need is their name and phone # for NYS. Again, they can come weekly, there is no limit as to how many times they can come.

WNY Heroes is located at
8205 Main Street, STE# 1 Williamsville, NY 14221
Phone: 716-630-5020

Please share as you never know who many need this extra assistance in these difficult times.

VC Kanasha Blue

07/09/2020

Buffalo, NY-July 8, 2020, Pictured are Vice Commander Richard Hill and Sgt-at-Arms Perry Civils as they enter the Edwards Funeral Home to provide condolences on behalf of The Jesse Clipper Post #430 to Vice Commander Irvin Bates on the passing of his sister Bernadette.

05/02/2020

April 22, 2020, 2nd Vice Commander Richard Hill, receives the "2020 Legionnaire of The Year Award"-Commander Minister Paulette Woods presented Richard Hill with this prestigious award for his outstanding service.

03/08/2020

March 7, 2020-Pictured is Sgt-at-Arms Perry Civils, who represented the Jesse Clipper Post No. 430 at the Mary B. Talbert Dinner orientation. The Jesse Clipper Post will be one of the organizations honored at the dinner on April 25, 2020.

03/07/2020

Some pictures from today's Harriet Tubman Parade. Jesse Clipper Post 430 members and officers marched with pride as they displayed the Post Colors.

01/30/2020

8-year-old boy raises over $50,000 for homeless veterans

8-year-old boy raises over $50,000 for homeless veterans

8-year-old Tyler Stallings has been on a mission to help homeless veterans since he was 4 years old, and so far, this little "superhero" has raised over $50,000.

01/29/2020

Sophie Yazzie, a WWII veteran and member of the Navajo Nation, dies at 105

Sophie Yazzie, a WWII veteran and member of the Navajo Nation, dies at 105

One of the longest-living female WWII veterans, Sophie Yazzie, died Saturday, Arizona Department of Veterans' Services Director Wanda Wright said in a Facebook post.

01/29/2020

US Army Refuses To Honor Black WWII Hero Who Saved 200 Lives On D-Day

US Army Refuses To Honor Black WWII Hero Who Saved 200 Lives On D-Day

In honor of the 75th anniversary of World War II's D-Day, the Congressional Black Caucus has restarted a push for war hero Waverly Woodson Jr. to be recognized as such by the US Army. Woodson was one

01/22/2020

Navy to name aircraft carrier for Pearl Harbor hero Dorie Miller

Navy to name aircraft carrier for Pearl Harbor hero Dorie Miller

One of the first U.S. heroes of World War II will be the namesake of one of America’s latest nuclear-powered aircraft carriers.

01/21/2020

How the GI Bill's Promise Was Denied to a Million Black WWII Veterans

Black WWII Veterans were not given what they were promised or deserved! #knowyourhistory

When Eugene Burnett saw the neat tract houses of Levittown, New York, he knew he wanted to buy one. It was 1949, and he was ready to settle down in a larger

01/14/2020

Cut out Washington noise: Let's pay respect to the men who died last week serving the U.S.

Cut out Washington noise: Let's pay respect to the men who died last week serving the U.S.

With everything happening in D.C., it's easy to get distracted. But last week, three of our service members died, and our nation needs time to mourn.

01/07/2020

Nothing can wash away the stain of our Kurdish betrayal

Nothing can wash away the stain of our Kurdish betrayal

One can rarely say of an entire people, without qualifiers: “They are an admirable people.” But it can be said of Kurds. They have shown incredible bravery in the face of fire, which I witnessed...

01/06/2020

Chicago Mother Says Son Was Soldier Killed In Kenya Extremist Attack

Soldiers are still dying around the world.

A Chicago mother says her son is one of three Americans killed in Sunday’s extremist attack in Kenya.

12/14/2019

Veterans are committing su***de in VA parking lots: report

Veterans are committing su***de in VA parking lots: report

Nineteen su***des have occurred on VA campuses from October 2017 to November 2018 – seven of them in parking lots.