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American Legion John P. Hand Post 250, 403 S 9th Street, Louisburg, KS (2026)

10/07/2026

We Remember Wednesday

Today, we remember and honor Leonard Bauer, a lifelong Louisburg resident, World War II veteran and member of American Legion John P. Hand Post 250.

Leonard was born in 1918 and raised in Louisburg. On September 19, 1941, he entered the United States Army Air Forces, beginning his military career just a few months before the United States entered World War II.

During his time in the Army Air Forces, Leonard attended airplane mechanic training at Keesler Field in Mississippi. He later served with the 446th Army Air Force Base Unit at McChord Field, Washington.

Leonard’s training and experience led him to the position of Airplane Mechanic Crew Chief. In that role, he carried significant responsibility for the maintenance and readiness of military aircraft. He eventually attained the rank of Staff Sergeant.

For his military service, Leonard received the Good Conduct Medal, Distinguished Unit Badge and American Defense Service Ribbon.

Leonard remained in the Army Air Forces throughout the war, serving from September 19, 1941, until his discharge on September 9, 1945. His years in uniform came during one of the most consequential periods in American history, and his work as an aircraft mechanic and crew chief placed him among the thousands of servicemen whose technical skills helped keep military aviation operating throughout the war.

After returning home, Leonard continued the life he had begun in Louisburg before the war. He worked for many years as a carpenter and later became an insurance salesman.

Leonard was also a member of American Legion John P. Hand Post 250, continuing his connection with fellow veterans here in the community. He remained a lifelong Louisburg resident until his passing in 1978.

Leonard Bauer’s story is another reminder that military service took many forms during World War II. While some served on the front lines, others were entrusted with maintaining the aircraft, vehicles and equipment upon which those missions depended.

More than 80 years after his wartime service, his photograph and story remain part of Louisburg’s history.

09/30/2026

We Remember Wednesday

Today, we remember and honor DeVere Dudley Mossman, a United States Army Air Corps veteran, Louisburg businessman, community leader and member of American Legion Post 250.

After graduating from high school, DeVere went to work for Badger Lumber Company, beginning what would eventually become a lifelong career in the lumber industry. In January 1946, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.

DeVere received his initial training at Sheppard Field in Wichita Falls, Texas, and later spent time at Scott Field in Illinois before being sent overseas to Germany.

The voyage across the Atlantic left DeVere with a memory he would carry for the rest of his life. As his ship traveled through the English Channel, he recalled seeing the remains of ships sunk during World War II. The water was shallow enough in places that the masts of numerous vessels could still be seen extending above the surface.

DeVere arrived at Bremerhaven, Germany, and traveled by train into Bavaria. He later served at Fürstenfeldbruck before being assigned to Tempelhof Air Base in Berlin.

Although World War II had ended, Germany was still under Allied occupation. Berlin was divided into American, British, French and Soviet sectors, with Tempelhof located in the American sector. DeVere spent approximately 19 months in Germany before returning to the United States and completing his military time in Washington, D.C. He was discharged in December 1948.

DeVere also brought home something from Germany that became an important part of his family’s story. While overseas, he traded eight cartons of ci******es for a gold ring with a large solitaire diamond. Years later, that diamond ring became the wedding ring of Rosemary Rosner.

DeVere and Rosemary were married on September 16, 1951, and together raised four daughters: Julie, Jana, Jenny and Joy.

Following in his father’s footsteps, DeVere returned to the lumber industry. In 1963, he and two partners established a lumber company in Louisburg. DeVere eventually bought out his partners and retained the Louisburg operation, which became Mossman Lumber.

The business supplied materials for homes, businesses and road projects throughout the surrounding area. DeVere also developed land that became Countryside East and Countryside Meadows, contributing to the growth of Louisburg through the homes and development that followed.

His involvement in the community extended beyond his business. DeVere served on the First National Bank Board of Directors and was involved with the Louisburg Planning Commission and Chamber of Commerce. He was also a member of American Legion Post 250.

DeVere passed away on December 22, 2015, at the age of 87.

From his time in postwar Germany to building a business and helping shape the community he called home, DeVere left a lasting connection to Louisburg.

We would like to thank DeVere’s daughter, Julie Rand, and the Mossman family for sharing his memories and history with us and helping preserve his story for future generations.

09/23/2026

We Remember Wednesday

Today, we remember and honor Randy Calvin Meyer, a United States Army veteran, Louisburg High School graduate, and longtime member of the Louisburg community.

Randy’s military journey began while he was still in high school. During his junior year, he enlisted in the Army through an early enlistment program. After completing his junior year, he left for basic training at Fort McClellan, Alabama.

Randy went on to serve nine years in the United States Army, serving as a Military Policeman and eventually attaining the rank of Specialist, E-4. His Army career took him overseas, including assignments in Germany and Panama.

While stationed in Germany, Randy served with the 61st Military Police Company, 93rd Military Police Battalion. His duties included providing law enforcement support to the Hanau Military Community and security support to the 1st Battalion, 32nd Field Artillery.

In August 1989, official Army orders authorized Randy to travel from Helmstedt to Berlin. A photograph preserved by his family shows Randy standing at the Berlin Wall during that trip, less than three months before the border crossings were opened on November 9, 1989, in one of the defining moments of the end of the Cold War.

While in Panama, his performance earned him a formal letter of commendation from Major General William W. Hartzog, Commanding General of U.S. Army South, recognizing Randy’s hard work and dedication.

His family also remembers the nickname he carried during his military years, “Snapper”, along with a scorpion emblem bearing the name.

After his years in the Army, Randy returned home and built a life centered around family, work and the outdoors. On July 16, 1994, he married Angela Lee Cutshaw. Together they raised their three children, Dalton, Dylan and Shayla.

Randy was known for his strong work ethic and loyalty, spending 19 years with the same company. Away from work, he enjoyed riding his motorcycle, fishing, hunting and spending time outdoors. Most importantly, he enjoyed being with his family and grandchildren.

Randy passed away on September 4, 2026, at the age of 57.

The military records his family preserved give us a glimpse into a part of Randy’s life that many people who knew him in Louisburg may never have known, a young man who enlisted while still in high school and went on to spend nine years in the Army, serving as a Military Policeman in both Germany and Panama.

We would like to thank Randy’s daughter, Shayla Meyer, and the Meyer family for sharing his photographs, military records and memories with us and allowing us to preserve this part of his story.

09/16/2026

We Remember Wednesday

Today, we remember and honor Eddie G. Kueser, a United States Army Vietnam veteran, longtime Louisburg resident, and member of American Legion Post 250.

Eddie’s military story began in 1966 when, at just 18 years old, he joined the National Guard. His military career would eventually take him into the United States Army and to Vietnam.

During the Vietnam War, Eddie served as part of Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, better known as MACV. MACV was the major United States military command responsible for American military operations and assistance in South Vietnam. From its headquarters in Saigon, the command oversaw and coordinated U.S. military activities throughout the country.

Although the records currently available to us do not identify Eddie’s specific MACV assignment or his day-to-day duties in Vietnam, his decorations help document his time in uniform.

Eddie earned the Vietnam Service Medal and Vietnam Campaign Medal, recognizing his service in connection with the war in Vietnam. He was also awarded the National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal and earned the Sharpshooter Badge.

By the end of his Army career, Eddie had attained the rank of Specialist 4th Class.

On December 13, 1969, Eddie was honorably discharged from the United States Army and returned home.

Eddie had grown up in the Louisburg area after his family moved here when he was young, and he remained part of the community throughout his life. He also stayed connected to fellow veterans as a member of American Legion Post 250.

On December 5, 1970, Eddie married Linda Maynard. Together they had one daughter, Penny.

Those who knew Eddie knew there was much more to him than the uniform he once wore. He enjoyed gardening and going to dirt-track races, simple pieces of a life that family and friends remember long after military records and medals have been put away.

Eddie passed away on June 22, 2016, at the age of 68. In May 2017, Eddie was interred at Arlington National Cemetery, where he was laid to rest among generations of American servicemen and women at one of our nation’s most honored military cemeteries.

Eddie’s story is a reminder that the veterans whose names appear in our local history were not simply soldiers from a distant war. They came home, raised families, went to work, pursued their interests, joined organizations, and became the friends, neighbors, fathers and grandfathers people throughout our community knew personally.

Today, we remember Eddie G. Kueser, United States Army Vietnam veteran, Specialist 4th Class, member of American Legion Post 250, and one of Louisburg’s own.

09/11/2026

Twenty-five years ago, our country experienced a day that changed us forever.

For those who lived through September 11, 2001, the memories remain remarkably clear. We remember where we were when we first heard the news. We remember watching the images unfold, trying to understand what was happening, and realizing that life in America had changed in a matter of hours.

We remember the nearly 3,000 lives that were lost that day. We remember the families who never had the chance to say goodbye, the first responders who ran toward danger, the ordinary people who helped one another in extraordinary circumstances, and the countless lives that were forever shaped by the events of that morning.

September 11 is also remembered for the way people came together afterward. In the days that followed, there was a powerful sense of unity, compassion, and shared purpose. Neighbors checked on neighbors. Strangers helped strangers. Communities stood together.

Twenty-five years later, much has changed, but the importance of remembering has not.

Today, we pause to honor those who were lost, those who suffered, and all who carry the memories of that day with them. May we never forget what happened, the lives that were taken, or the strength and humanity shown in the face of tragedy.

09/09/2026

We Remember Wednesday

Today, we remember and honor Walter W. Knop, a World War II Army veteran, longtime Louisburg-area farmer, rural mail carrier, and charter member of John P. Hand American Legion Post 250.

Walter was born on September 1, 1925, and graduated from Bucyrus High School in 1943. Not long after graduation, he entered the United States Army during World War II.

Walter attained the rank of Sergeant with the 130th Infantry and served as a squad leader. His wartime duty took him to the Philippines, where he fought in the Battle of Luzon.

As a squad leader, Walter held a position of responsibility within an infantry unit, leading soldiers during a campaign fought under extremely difficult conditions. The battle to retake Luzon began in January 1945 and continued as American and Filipino forces fought to liberate the island from Japanese occupation.

Walter’s decorations reflected that overseas duty. He received the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one Gold Star, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Army of Occupation Medal, and World War II Victory Medal.

After returning home, Walter built a life centered around family, work and community.

On February 6, 1948, he married Barbara Morris. Walter and his brother Welby later took over the family farming operation and formed Knop Brothers Farm, where they farmed and operated a dairy together.

Walter also spent 38 years as a rural mail carrier in the Bucyrus area before retiring in 1988. He continued farming until 1992.

Walter was also a charter member of John P. Hand American Legion Post 250, helping establish an organization that remains an important part of the Louisburg community today.

The Knop family has a long military tradition. Walter’s father, Arthur Knop, was a World War I veteran, while Walter and his brother Welby both served during World War II.

That tradition continued with Walter’s son, Wayne Knop, who served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and today serves as Commander of John P. Hand American Legion Post 250.

There is something especially meaningful about that connection. Walter helped establish Post 250 after returning from World War II, and decades later his son now leads the organization his father helped build.

Walter passed away on July 19, 2000, at the age of 74 and was laid to rest at Bucyrus Cemetery.

Walter Knop’s story is part of the history of this community, a young man who left Kansas during World War II, fought in the Philippines, came home to farm the land, delivered mail to his neighbors for nearly four decades, and helped build an American Legion Post that continues its mission today.

09/07/2026

Louisburg sure knows how to have a good time!

What a great Labor Day celebration with an incredible turnout from our community. From the parade to all the festivities at Legion Park, it was great seeing so many families, friends, veterans, and neighbors come out and enjoy the day together.

A huge thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered, participated, and helped make this year’s celebration such a success. We appreciate the continued support from all the organizations and individuals who helped make the day possible.

We’re proud to be part of such a great community. Thank you, Louisburg!

09/07/2026

If you are lining up for the parade, Wayne and Kraig will be in a golf cart in the area to provide information on where to stage this morning. Please be patient with them as they try to work around this little setback.

09/05/2026

Here is the lineup for tonight!

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