The American Legion Dispatch [May 11, 2001]

"A void not soon filled:" PNC E. Roy Stone, dean of the NEC, dies at 88 -- A message from the National Commander: Remember the roots of Memorial Day, Holiday born from the collective hearts, emotion of many Americans -- Flag etiquette, Pledge of Allegiance get boost in Kansas -- From the desk of National Adjutant: Big ideas in a small town, McConnell Post 1225 makes most of its tiny village home -- 2001 American Legion Baseball items available on the Internet -- From the National Chaplain: U.S. still "land of the free, home of the brave" -- Boxcars symbolize enduring international friendship -- Convention 2001: A closer look at San Antonio -- Lone Star State perfect setting for 83rd American Legion National Convention -- NEF support sought -- 8th-graders donate to WWII Memorial Fund -- "Race-to-the-Top" winners announced -- 100-percent Post Commanders eligible for "Ray's Aces" honor -- VA funding feeds into variety of accounts -- Auxiliary recruiting a "grand" notion -- Denny presented plaque by Legion, ANAVICUS -- 24 Departments hit 95-percent membership -- Legion backs benefits for childhood Agent Orange victims: Commander Smith vows to work on issue with Bush administration