03/09/2022
TONGA RELIEF DONATION - Post 105 Family Never Rests
March 9, 2022|AL Chapter 105 Riders, Auxiliary Unit 105, Blue Star Moms, Post 105
On January 15, a devastating undersea volcanic eruption occurred near Tonga. A U.N. official says 80% of Tonga's 105,000 people were affected by the undersea volcanic eruption and ensuring tsunami that lashed the Pacific island nation.
Commander Smith set into motion collecting monetary relief donations from our ‘extended’ Post Family organizations. On March 7, Commander Smith presented an $800 check to Tonga Consul General Sela Tukia. Post members who greeted the Tonga Consul General, the Honorable Sela Tukia, also represented 'extended' organizations as well.
Front row, L to R:
San Mateo County Blue Star Moms Chapter CA15, President Amy Walsh
American Veterans Post 53, President Michael Cooney
American Legion Post 105, 3rd Vice Commander William Jackson, Jr.
Tonga Consul General the Honorable Sela Tukia
American Legion Riders Chapter 105, Alvin Pacheco
American Legion Auxiliary District 26, President Peggy Toye
Back row, L to R:
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 105, President Carol Rael
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 464, President Gary Higgins
American Legion Riders Chapter 105, Sgt-at-Arms Ken Pearson
U.S. Volunteers-America, CA State Commander Leo McArdle
American Legion Post 105, Commander George Smith
Sons of the American Legion, Commander Andrew Trapani (as well as American Legion Riders Chapter 105 Director)
American Legion Post 105, Adjutant John Robinson
Not pictured: American Legion Post 105, Michael Toschak and American Legion Cathay Post 384, Commander Helen Wong
