Ansar Legion of Honor

09/02/2026

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The Nobles of the Ansar LoH were honored to meet the Land of Lincoln Honor Flight last night. As always, it was a moving moment as we welcomed these outstanding veterans home.

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08/22/2026

08/22/2026

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We provided the color guard at the Robin Roberts Stadium in support of military appreciation night. We were honored to serve, and the evening was filmed by ESPN. As veterans ourselves, we salute all of those who have served and those who continue to serve today.

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08/15/2026

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Today is Masonic Visibility Day, and every Shriner is also a Master Mason. There are few Nobles and Brothers more visible than the uniformed veterans of the Legion of Honor. When you see us out and about today, be sure to ask us why we're proud to serve in the Legion of Honor, the Ansar Shriners, and Illinois Freemasonry!

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08/14/2026

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The Legion of Honor was proud to join the Ansar Shrine Potentate and the Ansar Shriners at the Illinois State Fair Twilight Parade this evening! A great time was had by all, and the Shriners represented us proudly.

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07/04/2026

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We were honored to join the many units of the Ansar Shriners for the Ansar Shrine Potentate parade in Taylorville, and to celebrate the 250th birthday of our great nation. Happy Independence Day!

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05/31/2026

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Brother Nobles of the Ansar Legion of Honor, parade season is here. Please consult the attached list of parades, and reach out to Bro. Mac MacGlothlin with your intended participation. We welcome a strong turnout at every parade, and look forward to seeing you!

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05/31/2026

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Our Brother Nobles Jim Qualls and Mac MacGlothlin participated in the Pawnee parade! It was a great day with an awesome group of folks, and we enjoy representing the Legion of Honor and the Ansar Shriners!

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05/14/2026

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Our local Ansar Legion of Honor was well represented at the LoH international convention in Lexington, KY! It is a motivating conference and a great opportunity to network with fellow Nobles of the LoH from across the nation.

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05/03/2026

🇺🇸 WHAT ARE VETERANS DOING WHEN THEY SALUTE? 🇺🇸

You may notice it at a ceremony…During the National Anthem…Or as the flag is raised, lowered, or carried past in quiet dignity.

A veteran brings their hand to their brow in a salute.

For many years, tradition and law limited the hand salute to those in uniform. Veterans who were no longer serving—and not wearing an organizational uniform—were expected to stand at attention with the right hand over the heart, honoring the moment in respectful silence.

That changed in 2008.

That year, federal law updated the U.S. Flag Code to allow veterans and active-duty service members who are out of uniform to render a military salute during the raising, lowering, or passing of the American flag. Later that same year, this authorization was extended to include the National Anthem.

So when you see a veteran salute today, they are exercising a hard-earned privilege. They are honoring the flag, fallen friends, shared sacrifice, and a lifetime of service.

Because that salute is not just a gesture. It is a right restored. And a promise remembered. 🇺🇸 It’s a privilege. One earned, and never forgotten. 🇺🇸

Taps for Veterans
The American Legion National Headquarters
Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW
The Marine Corps League
American Legion Auxiliary National Headquarters