Sons of the American Legion

Squadron 90

Preamble to the Constitution of the SAL

Proud possessors of a priceless heritage, we male descendants of veterans of all Wars, associate ourselves together as "Sons of The American Legion" for the following purposes:

To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America; to maintain law and order; to foster and perpetuate a true spirit of Americanism; to preserve the memories of our former members and the association of our members and our forefathers in all wars; to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the Community, State and Nation; to combat the autocracy of both the classes and the masses; to make right the master of might; to promote peace and good will on earth; to safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy, to consecrate and sanctify our friendship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness; to adopt in letter and spirit all of the great principles for which The American Legion stands; and to assist in carrying on for God and Country.

The Sons of the American Legion was established in 1932 as an organization for the male descendants of US veterans to come together in honor of their shared heritage and pride in their country. Squadron 90 was reformed in 2015, with the original Ashland SAL having dissolved after its membership enlisted for the Second World War. Since that time we have made a name for ourselves with our dedication to serving our veterans and our community, with programs ranging from maintaining veteran’s graves in local cemeteries to restoring the cannon that forms a core component of Ashland’s Memorial Park.

If you or someone you know may be eligible for membership and wishes to join our ranks, do not hesitate to contact us!

Squadron Officers

  • Julian DePlacito

    COMANDER

    Founding Member

  • Walter Gurske

    VICE COMMANDER

    Founding Member

  • Sean Chaney

    CHAPLAIN

  • John Henke

    SERGEANT AT ARMS

    Founding Member

  • Jason Dolezal

    HISTORIAN

Memorial Park Howitzer

Observing that the World War One vintage howitzer at the Ashland Memorial Park was in a state of serious disrepair, the SAL mobilized a restoration effort that concluded in 2023.

Events and Observances

Squadron 90 stands ready to assist our veterans however they need it, often supporting community events such as patriotic holiday observances and functions of the American Legion or the VFW.

Cemetery Cleanup

Squadron 90 makes annual trips to a local cemetery to clean an maintain veteran’s gravestones to ensure that the memory of our ancestors and their comrades in arms are not forgotten.

Contact us.

ashlandsal90@gmail.com
715-209-3455