American Legion Post 42 Harrisonville

08/01/2026

Saturday August 1, 2026 and
Hurley Lee Spicer Post 42 is hosting the Sixth District meeting with an old fashioned cook out. Happy 250th birthday America!!

06/15/2026

Join us for Taco Thursday at VFW 4409 in Harrisonville ,Mo
Thursday, June 18th
Our menu showcases our renowned fried tacos, soft shell tacos, and pulled pork tacos.
And we always have homemade desserts
We are open from 4:30pm to 7pm and accept cash, check, and credit cards.
Come out and Support our local Veterans 🇺🇸
Taco tips will go this month to purchasing new flags for the cemeteries for our Veterans 🇺🇸

06/06/2026

D-Day Remembrance 🇺🇸

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men who stormed the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944.

On that historic day, thousands of Allied troops faced overwhelming odds as they fought to liberate Europe from tyranny. Their courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to freedom changed the course of history and secured the liberties we cherish today.

Many never returned home. Others carried the physical and emotional scars of war for the rest of their lives. All answered the call of duty when their nation and the world needed them most.

As Blue Star Mothers, we understand the sacrifices made not only by those who serve, but also by the families who love and support them. Today, we honor the heroes of D-Day and remember the generations of service members who have followed in their footsteps.

May we never forget the courage displayed on the shores of Normandy, the sacrifices made for freedom, and the legacy left by the Greatest Generation.

We remember.
We honor.
We are forever grateful.

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05/23/2026

The Harrisonville Honor Guard, along with members from American Legion Post 42, VFW Post 4409 and its Auxiliary, local Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts from troop 3, the Cass County Elks Lodge, and the Knights of Columbus, united on Saturday, May 23, to pay tribute to fallen veterans by placing flags on their final resting places.
The Honor Guard would like to thank all of you for your help.

05/19/2026

🇺🇸 Memorial Day is not “Happy.” It is sacred.

It is the day we pause to remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation.

It is the folded flag. The quiet cemetery. The name etched in stone.
The empty chair at the family table. The final salute that still echoes through generations.

Memorial Day is not about celebration — it is about remembrance.

At Taps for Veterans, we believe every fallen hero deserves to be honored with dignity, respect, and a live sounding of Taps. Those 24 notes are more than music. They are a nation’s promise that sacrifice will not be forgotten.

This Memorial Day, may we pause before we picnic. May we remember before we celebrate. May we honor before we enjoy the freedoms they secured. Because freedom is never free.

Taps for Veterans
24 Notes. One Final Promise.
www.tapsforveterans.org

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05/18/2026

Join us for Taco Thursday at VFW 4409 in Harrisonville on Thursday, May 21. Our menu showcases our renowned fried tacos, soft shell tacos, and pulled pork tacos. We are open from 4:30pm to 7pm and accept cash, check, and credit cards.

04/23/2026

As the Commander of American Legion Post 42, I proudly delivered certificates to recognize significant service milestones, congratulating William Ferguson on six decades of continuous membership and Roger Lowry and Robert Becker on five decades of continuous membership.
Congratulations, and thank you for your service.

04/13/2026

Join us for Taco Thursday at VFW 4409 in Harrisonville on Thursday, April 16. Our menu showcases our renowned fried tacos, soft shell tacos, and pulled pork tacos. We are open from 4:30pm to 7pm and accept cash, check, and credit cards.

04/13/2026

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