Speaker Richard De Costa

The Rotary Club of St. Thomas had a visitor from the American Legion Post 90 "Patrick George" U.S.Virgin Islands. Richard De Costa shared with the club some details of his organization and his military career. The American Legion was founded in 1919 by the "American Expedition Paris Force". It is a world wide organization that honors veterans every where. Their motto is "For God and Country, we associate ourselves..."  Their mission is "To continue our dedication to Veterans and their families. Foster new ideas and community projects, to build a stronger community in which we live." The local chapter was founded on 11/2/1942 they are a nonprofit organization and they are active sponsoring 2 little league baseball teams dignified flag disposals and much more. President Paul H. Davis has donated profits from our "Rotary Roasts" to the American Legion and plans to do more co-sponsored events in the near future.