News | Leonard W. Kidd Memorial

“A perfect affirmation for Independence Day,” is how American Legion National Commander Brett P. Reistad summed up the news that VA would be more welcoming of religious literature, symbols and displays at all of its facilities.

“This is a direct result of our recent Supreme Court victory in The American Legion v. American Humanist Association,” Reistad said. “That case involved far more than a cross in Bladensburg, Md. It involved the cherished right for people to exercise their faith without government overbearance. VA promises that it will continue to respect and tolerate differing views, but at the same time the department makes clear that religious liberty at VA is once again protected. We welcome the announcement by VA Secretary Robert Wilkie for bringing needed clarity on this issue. Some groups may not approve but the Supreme Court spoke loudly with a 7-2 favorable ruling.”

https://www.legion.org/honor/246151/legion-salutes-va-policy-change-victory-religious-freedom

On Thursday, July 4, 2019, comrades from American Legion, Leonard W. Kidd Post 2001 from Ashburn, Virginia, celebrated Independence Day! And Leesburg, Virginia hosted their 10th annual Independence Day parade! The parade started at Ida Lee Park, traveled down King Street and concluded at Fairfax Street. This year’s parade also featured the 10th annual Patriot’s Cup Competition, sponsored by the Loudoun Now newspaper. This award went to the best parade entry; winners’ names will be engraved on the Patriot Cup, which will be on display at Town Hall for the remainder of the year.

Back this year is the American Originals Fife and Drum Corps, sponsored by Toth Financial. This traditional corps added patriotic sound to the parade and is a favorite among parade viewers. The group performed at the intersection of King and Market Street as a prelude to the parade.

And after the parade, Concert & Fireworks at Ida Lee Park.