Bus Trip Details – Date: Thursday, April 17th, 2014
Bus Departure Times; 5pm & 6:30pm
Leaving From: American Legion, 1532 Martin Ave, Cherry Hill
Destination: Irish Pub, 20th & Walnut Sts., Philadelphia

On Thursday, April 17th, 2014, starting at 5pm, the Irish Pub, located at 20^th and Walnut Streets, will hold the annual Gathering of Heroes. For the 3rd year, the American Legion Post 372 is organizing a BUS TRIP TO this event.

The Gathering of Heroes is a night of camaraderie, good food and cheer and an opportunity to meet and spend time with America’s heroes. In addition to local dignitaries and celebrities, four Medal of Honor recipients will be in attendance. Marine recipient Barney Barnum, Army recipient Brian Thacker and Navy Seal recipients Tommy Norris and Mike Thornton will be on hand for the entire evening. All recipients are from the Vietnam War and their citations can be viewable by following links below;

There are only 75 living recipients of the Medal of Honor. This is a rare opportunity to meet four of these American Heroes.

In addition to speaking one on one with these heroes, attendees can purchase autographed books, have their pictures taken with them and bid on unique auction items.

The American Legion Post 372 of Cherry Hill, NJ is providing a bus shuttle to this event as well. There will be two bus departure times – 5pm and 6:30pm from Cherry Hill, NJ to the Irish Pub. It is free of charge. If you are interested in coming over on the bus, reserve your seats before they are all booked. Contact Sue at 856-495-7270, squinn9807@aol.com or fill out the online form below. Reservations for the bus MUST be made in advance.

All proceeds of this event benefit the Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation. MC-LEF was founded in 1995 to provide support to the children of Marines and Federal Law Enforcement Officers killed in the line of duty, or under exceptional circumstances.

The BUS IS FREE, compliments of American Legion Post 372 of Cherry Hill

Their will be TWO DEPARTURE TIMES from the Irish Pub back to the American Legion. First departure will be at approx. 7:30pm and the second departure will be at approx 9:30pm.

RESERVE YOUR BUS SEATS BEFORE THEY FILL UP. RSVP by calling 856-495-7270, email SQuinn9807@aol.com, or fill out the online form below.

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All proceeds benefit the MCLEF of Philadelphia, providing assistance to children of marines and Fed Law Enforcement personnel who were killed in line of duty. For more information go to www.mclefphila.org