Gallery: National Commander Bill Oxford at New Prague Post 45

By Tim EngstromFebruary 22, 2020News

On Feb. 19, The American Legion National Commander James W. “Bill” Oxford enjoyed an evening at New Prague Post 45, which exists in a building called the American Legion Park Ballroom. It was the 12th and final stop on his tour of Minnesota. Click on an image to enlarge.

National Commander Bill Oxford meets a New Prague police officer who provided an escort into town.

National Commander Bill Oxford salutes the New Prague Post 45 color guard.

New Prague’s Paul Busch and Linda Dvorak welcome National Commander Bill Oxford.

National Commander Bill Oxford meets a member of the kitchen staff at New Prague Post 45.

National Commander Bill Oxford meets the man who makes the food at the Park Ballroom.

Members of the New Prague Post 45 color guard meet National Commander Bill Oxford.

National Commander Bill Oxford receives a hug from Chris Ronning.

Marland and Chris Ronning chat with National Commander Bill Oxford.

National Commander Bill Oxford meets Legionnaires.

Aide to the National Commander Larry Cline, National Commander Bill Oxford, Past National Commander Dan Ludwig and 6th District Commander Paul Edwards share a laugh.

Susan Edwards, adjutant for the 6th District and Nisswa Post 627 commander, shakes hands with National Commander Bill Oxford.

NEC Alternate Peggy Moon hugs National Commander Bill Oxford.

The New Prague Post 45 color guard salutes the colors.

New Prague Post 45 Commander Paul Busch, who also is District 3 vice commander, welcomes everyone to Post 45.

New Prague Mayor Chuck Nickolay welcomes National Commander Bill Oxford to his community.

American Legion Riders Minnesota Director Paul Hassing speaks at New Prague Post 45.

Sons of The American Legion Detachment Commander Dave Vulcan addresses the audience.

Department Auxiliary President Mary Hendrickson addresses the audience.

Third District Commander Linda Dvorak addresses the audience at her home post.

Department Commander Mark Dvorak addresses the audience at his home post.

World War II veteran Clarence Jirak is recognized.

The head table listens to comments from the department commander.

The New Prague Post 45 color guard is recognized.

NEC Man Bill Barbknecht thanks people for their dedication.

National Commander Bill Oxford takes the microphone.

National Commander Bill Oxford prepares to speak.

Department Membership Director Sy Fix emcees the evening.

The head of the color guard removes the cover from the POW/MIA chair.

Past National Commander Dan Ludwig shakes hands with National Commander Bill Oxford.