Spread holiday cheer! Post seeks names for cards and letters to the troops

Post 162's officers for 2021, to the left of Bergen County Vice Commander Ray Stitz: Chaplain Ray Matz, Finance Officer Phil Langner, Adjutant Phil Fonde, Service Officer Fred Grimaldi, Judge Advocate Kathy Maalouf, vice commanders Mike Gela and Joe Sgroi, and Commander Doug Frank. Missing are historian Jim Gerbig and Sergeant at Arms Tom Robinson.

PASCACK VALLEY—American Legion Post 162 of Hillsdale, Woodcliff Lake, and Old Tappan seek the names of local active duty members of the military for the post’s Cards and Letters to the Troops program. The post collects letters and holiday cards from the public, including many from local schools, and forwards them to the troops just before the winter holidays.

American Legion Post 162 Commander Douglas Frank says, “Help us to brighten the holidays for those who are serving our country — both at home and abroad. If you have a family member or friend who entered the service from the Pascack Valley and would like them to receive holiday greetings from the folks in the valley, let us know.”

He adds, “All information, other than their name and branch of service, will be kept strictly confidential in the program. We need their name, branch of service, rank, home town and current address. Please include your name and email address.”

Send the information to webmaster@americanlegionpost162.org.

General Leonard E. Wood Post 162’s active membership includes veterans from the greater Pascack Valley, Northern New Jersey, and out of state. Its primary mission is to support and advocate for veterans, active military, and their families, and to foster patriotism and responsible citizenship to all.