American Legion Kiltonic Post 72 builds ramp for disabled veteran.
American Legion builds ramp for disabled veteran.
 
Southington, CT – The American Legion Kiltonic Post 72 Service Officer, Igino Torone, received a call from a neighbor who had a friend in need of help.   The friend, who is a Korean War veteran and, in a wheelchair, has difficulties trying to get in and out of the house because of the steps in front of their house.   Mr. Torone was able to reach out to the veteran’s spouse who invited him out to their home to see what work would be needed.   Upon leaving, Mr. Torone went to Home Depot, as they have helped in similar cases, was able to donate the wood needed to build the ramp.   Legion Officer Cliff Wright volunteered to build the ramp for the veteran.   The couple was very thankful to the American Legion and Home Depot for the help.   If you know of a veteran who is in need of assistance, please reach out to our Service Officer at 860-628-9890 or email [email protected].
Media Contacts:                              
Bob Abbott – Communications Officer [email protected]  860-424-7683
                Jason Cap – Senior Vice Commander  [email protected]  860-305-3673
 
Additional Information:
                About The American Legion - www.kiltonicpost72.org/about
               
                

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 3/20/2019
Jason Cap
American Legion Kiltonic Post 72
860-305-3673
[email protected]
 
American Legion Kiltonic Post 72 hosts Veterans Benefits Informational Session.
Post to hold Veterans Benefits Informational Session on Sunday April 7th at 1PM.
 
Southington, CT – The American Legion Kiltonic Post 72, located across from the town green at 64 Main Street, will be hosting a Veterans Information Session in the post hall (upstairs) that will include a guest speaker from the VA Health System as well as Service Officers from both the Post and Department of Connecticut (American Legion) available to go over benefits and services that are available and answer any questions you may have.  Topics will include:

• VA Healthcare System (you may be eligible and don’t even know)
• How to enter the VA System
• Non-VA Emergency care
• Veterans’ Health Benefits Handbook
• Emergency Assistance
• How to obtain a copy of your DD-214
• Other topics that veterans in attendance would like to discuss

The American Legion Kiltonic Post 72 will also be having a post informational session for new members and those interested in joining the legion prior to the meeting at Noon in the post lounge (downstairs).   Post officers will be available to go over the programs and services that the Legion has to offer our Veterans and our community.   The post lounge is now smoke free and we invite all members to check out our newly remodeled lounge.
For more information on either of the programs, please contact the Senior Vice Commander, Jason Cap at 860-305-3673 or email [email protected].  
Media Contacts:                              
Bob Abbott – Communications Officer [email protected]  860-424-7683
                Jason Cap – Senior Vice Commander  [email protected]  860-305-3673
 
Additional Information:
                About The American Legion - www.kiltonicpost72.org/about