The veterans of the Wiley B. Murray Post No. 27 met Thursday, September 12th, at the Legion Hall in San Saba. After the social, a social hour and a meal of barbeque and red beans was served to 20 veterans and guests.
New officers for the 2024-2025 years were elected: Jan K. Huffstetler – Commander, Charles K. Stevenson – 1st Vice Commander, Johnny L. Holder – 2nd Vice Commander, Ross J. Cox, Sr. – Adjutant/Service officer, William J. Temples – Sgt. At Arms, and appointed Christopher B. Ridgway – Aide de Camp.
A short memorial service was held for two Legionaries. Carl Maldonado was born on January 31, 1945, in Green River, Wyoming. After high school, he left the US Army in 1963, and served in the 319th Artillery of the 173rd Airborne in Vietnam. He served in the Wyoming House of Representatives and later as a state senator. He was a member in good standing of this post for 24 years.
Gary Edward Farley was born December 29, 1944, and passed on September 4, 2024. Gary was born and raised in Dallas County, Texas, and after completing high school, he entered the US Air Force and served in Vietnam and Thailand. After the military, he entered law enforcement and served with the Texas Department of Public Safety – Highway Patrol. Gary was a pursuit driving instructor for the many recruit classes in Austin.
He later became Chief Deputy in Mills County and served as the District Court Bailiff in San Saba County. He was a member in good standing of this post for eight years. The post charter will remain covered in their memory for the next 30 days.