John A. Dean, American Legion Post 154

05/24/2026

⚠️Due to the forecasted weather conditions, and with the support of our VFW and American Legion, Bloomingdale & Butler’s Memorial Day Ceremony will be held indoors at the Bloomingdale Firemen’s Hall (97 Hamburg Turnpike) at 10:00 AM on Memorial Day.

Please note that the parade portion of the event has been cancelled.

All are welcome to attend & join us as we come together to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country! 🇺🇸

05/24/2026

Due to potential storms tomorrow morning, the Bloomingdale, Butler parade is canceled, however the Memorial Day Ceremonies for both towns Butler and Bloomingdale will take place inside the Bloomingdale Fireman's hall, 97 Hamburg tpk at 10:00 AM (doors open at 9:00). for those wishing to attend, this was done for the safety of all.

05/18/2026

Legion Post 154 sadly announces we lost another Korean War Veteran!
John Steenstra,
age 94,

05/03/2026

Sadly, I announce the passing of another Life member of our Post.
Lou Zazzella age 100

05/01/2026

Memorial Day Parade

04/28/2026

BUTLER-KINNELON

VETERANS GRAVE FLAG PLACEMENT SCHEDULE 2026

Sunday, May 17, 2026, 10:00 AM: Mt Calvary Cemetery, Bartholdi Ave. Butler

Monday, May 18, 2026, 5:00 PM: Rain Date for Mt Calvary. (ONLY IF NOT COMPLETED ON SUNDAY)

Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 5:00 PM Manning Cemetery, Manning Ave, Butler

Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 5:00 PM: Mt Rest Cemetery, Kakeout Rd. Butler

Thursday, May 21, 2026, 5:00 PM: OLM Cemetery, Miller Rd, Kinnelon

Friday, May 22, 2026, finish any cemetery not completed as scheduled.

(Mt Evergreen, Kayhart/Fredericks, covered by Elmer Bott)

(Mt Holiness covered by Staff)

(Brown Cemetery covered by Alan Bird)

Van Ness Cemetery Volunteer needed



Volunteers are needed to place flags on veterans' graves. This is an annual event.

Please bring the following supplies: water, bug/tick spray, and a large screwdriver to make 6-inch-deep holes for flag sticks. Adult supervision for youth groups is necessary.

Any questions or would you like to schedule your group, please email:

Elmer Bott Jr at [email protected] or call 973-838-4540

American Legion, John A. Dean Post 154, 69 Carey Ave, Butler, NJ 07405

(P.O. Box 267, Butler, NJ 07405)

04/03/2026

Sadly I announce the passing of Charlie Kirby Life Member of VFW 8096, Butler NJ

03/25/2026

Courage. Sacrifice. Patriotism.

Today, we honor the brave men and women who went above and beyond the call of duty.

02/26/2026

02/16/2026

The American Legion welcomes all Veterans with an honorable discharge to become a member! In addition our Post 154, has a Son’s and Auxiliary unit.
Joining is easy!!!
Community service is our goal..!!!