Learn how the Orville Jackson Post 127, American Legion came about in honoring the late WW I Veteran Orville Jackson. Join Mayor Jason Pierce as he discusses with Orville Jackson Post 127, American Legion Commander Ralph Perez, the many ways the Legion serves Veterans and our community with Coffee with a Vet, Wreaths Across America, Eagle's Veterans Day Breakfast, Flag Retirement Ceremony, and the Merchant Flag Program. Discover who can join their organization and what Eagle's Motto, "Life, Done Right!" means to Commander Perez. 00:00 Introduction 00:55 Why Ralph Perez chose to volunteer with the American Legion 02:56 History of Orville Jackson and how the American Legion is named Orville Jackson Post 127 04:54 Paying homage to Orville Jackson 05:36 History of the reorganization of the Orville Jackson Post in Eagle 06:33 Supporting Veterans with the Field of Honor 07:13 Wreaths Across America Program 07:58 Coffee with a Vet 08:42 Working with the Veterans Home to bus Veterans to the Coffee with the Vet 09:57 Who can join the American Legion? 12:00 Serving with the Organization as a descendent of service men and women 12:21 Family serves when they support their family serving 12:35 Time commitments and where Post 127 meets 13:34 Member-driven organization supporting causes the members care about 14:27 How people find out about meetings 15:03 The best part of serving with the American Legion 15:19 The American Legion Riders and what they do 16:50 The Veterans Breakfast at Eagle City Hall 17:12 Flag Retirement Ceremony 18:34 Merchant and HOA Flag Program 20:29 What does "Eagle, Life, Done Right!" mean to Commander Ralph Perez