Nahant American Legion Post 215

10/28/2026

"🇺🇸 WELCOME HOME, Pvt. JOSEPH A. GALA 🇺🇸

After 82 years, a fallen World War II hero from Lynn is finally coming home.

Pvt. Joseph A. Gala was just 21 years old when he was killed in action on July 14, 1944, while serving with Merrill’s Marauders in Burma.

*Friday, October 30, 2026
*Approximately 8:30 PM
*Solimine Funeral Home
426 Broadway, Lynn, MA 01904

We invite veterans, military families, and the entire community to line the street and welcome Pvt. Gala home with the honor and respect he deserves.

🇺🇸 American flags will be provided by Lynn-Swampscott Veterans Services.

Arrival time is subject to change.

Pvt. Gala will be laid to rest on November 5. Additional funeral details will follow.

After 82 years, welcome home, soldier. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. 🇺🇸"

07/06/2026

A special thank you to the Sanphy family for donating a beautiful American flag in honor of U.S. Army Veteran Charles Sanphy. Charles passed August 22, 2010 but he is not forgotten.

This flag has been given a new place of honor and will now proudly flying above the Nahant Life Saving Station. It was a fitting addition as we celebrate Independence Day and the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America.

Our flags tell the stories of the men and women who have served our nation, and we are grateful to the Sanphy family for allowing Charles's legacy to continue flying proudly over our community.

Thank you for your generosity, your patriotism, and your family's service to our country. 🇺🇸

06/25/2026

🇺🇸 We’re looking forward to celebrating America’s 250th Birthday tomorrow night at American Legion Post 215! 🇺🇸

Join us for a special evening of patriotism, fellowship, and community as we honor our nation’s remarkable 250-year history. Enjoy great food, music, and member appreciation while spending time with friends, neighbors, veterans, and their families.

The evening will conclude with a dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence—a powerful reminder of the courage, vision, and sacrifice that gave birth to our nation and the freedoms we continue to cherish.

Didn’t sign up? No problem! We’d still love to have you join us. There will be plenty of food, great company, and an unforgettable program as we celebrate this historic milestone together.

Bring your family, invite a friend, and help us honor 250 years of American independence.

🇺🇸 For God and Country. We’ll see you tomorrow night! 🇺🇸

06/17/2026

🇺🇸 AMERICAN LEGION POST 215 250th Birthday party & MEMBER APPRECIATION DAY 🇺🇸

The Public is invite to join us as we celebrate our members, our community, and the 250th Birthday of the United States of America!

📅 Friday, June 26, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Historic Nahant Life Saving Station

Enjoy an evening of:
🎵 Live Music
🍔 Food
🍺 Bar Service
🇺🇸 Patriotic Ceremony
🤝 Fellowship with Veterans, families, and friends

There will also be a DRAMATIC READING of the Declaration of Independence by members of our community!

This special event is our opportunity to thank the members of American Legion Post 215 for their service and support while celebrating America's 250-year journey of freedom, sacrifice, and opportunity.

The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.

💲 American Legion Members: Free
💲 Non-Members: $10 Admission

Bring your family, invite your friends, and join us for a memorable evening as we honor our past and celebrate our future.

Please RSVP so we can estimate food. The link is here an in first comment.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSciEbm8Oek84k9B7ECBN5j9dZkMYG5dMUiEG0oQc3c6ifPWfA/viewform?usp=header

🇺🇸 American Legion Post 215
"Honoring Our Past. Celebrating Our Future."

06/13/2026

🇺🇸 FLAG DAY CEREMONY – THIS SUNDAY 🇺🇸

Join us this Sunday, June 14, at 5:00 PM on Short Beach, directly behind the Historic Nahant Life Saving Station, for a meaningful Flag Day and American Flag Retirement Ceremony.

This moving tradition provides an opportunity for our community to honor the American flag with the dignity and respect it deserves while reflecting on the freedoms it represents and the sacrifices made to preserve them.

We especially encourage families to bring their children and grandchildren. It is a powerful way to teach the next generation about patriotism, service, sacrifice, and respect for our nation’s most recognized symbol.

🇺🇸 Flag Day & Flag Retirement Ceremony
📅 Sunday, June 14
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Short Beach, behind the Historic Nahant Life Saving Station
96 Nahant Road, Nahant
Parking available for ceremony

We hope you’ll join us for this special community event as we honor Old Glory and those who have served under her.

🇺🇸 God Bless America 🇺🇸

06/13/2026

🇺🇸 FLAG DAY CEREMONY – THIS SUNDAY 🇺🇸

Join us this Sunday, June 14, at 5:00 PM on Short Beach, directly behind the Historic Nahant Life Saving Station, for a meaningful Flag Day and American Flag Retirement Ceremony.

This moving tradition provides an opportunity for our community to honor the American flag with the dignity and respect it deserves while reflecting on the freedoms it represents and the sacrifices made to preserve them.

We especially encourage families to bring their children and grandchildren. It is a powerful way to teach the next generation about patriotism, service, sacrifice, and respect for our nation’s most recognized symbol.

🇺🇸 Flag Day & Flag Retirement Ceremony
📅 Sunday, June 14
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Short Beach, behind the American Legion in the Historic Nahant Life Saving Station
96 Nahant Road, Nahant

We hope you’ll join us for this special community event as we honor Old Glory and those who have served under her.

🇺🇸 God Bless America 🇺🇸

06/08/2026

🇺🇸 WOW, NAHANT! MORE THAN 20 FLAGS ALREADY COLLECTED! 🇺🇸

Just days after installing the new Flag Retirement Box at Nahant Town Hall, more than **20 American flags** have already been deposited for proper retirement.

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to honor our nation's flag in the respectful manner it deserves.

If you have a worn, faded, torn, or otherwise unserviceable American flag at home, please continue to bring them to the Flag Retirement Box at **Nahant Town Hall, 334 Nahant Road** throughout this week.

All collected flags will be retired during our annual **Flag Retirement Ceremony** on:

📅 **Sunday, June 14**
🕔 **5:00 PM**
📍 **Short Beach, behind the American Legion at the Historic Nahant Life Saving Station**
96 Nahant Road

This solemn and meaningful ceremony is open to the entire community. Families are encouraged to attend, and children are especially welcome. It is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the history of our flag, the sacrifices it represents, and the importance of honoring our nation's traditions.

The American flag is a symbol of freedom, service, sacrifice, and unity. When its service life has ended, it deserves to be retired with dignity and respect.

Keep those flags coming, Nahant, and join us next Sunday evening as we honor Old Glory and all who have served under her colors.

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06/05/2026

Please be kind and respectful.

⚠️ PARKING NOTICE FOR SHORT BEACH VISITORS ⚠️

This weekend marks the first major event weekend of the season at the Nahant Life Saving Station, with events scheduled on both Saturday and Sunday and excellent beach weather expected.

Please remember:

🚫 When the EVENT PARKING sign is displayed, do not pull into the parking lot for any reason other than attending the event.

Even if the lot appears empty, parking operations are already underway and spaces are reserved for event attendees, volunteers, vendors, and staff. Vehicles entering the lot for beach access, turnarounds, drop-offs, or temporary parking disrupt traffic flow and event planning.

🚫 Remember there is NO public parking at the Nahant Life Saving Station at any time.

✅ Quick pick-ups and drop-offs for Short Beach visitors are permitted when no event is taking place.

⏱️ However, whether there is an event or not, please make all pick-ups and drop-offs as quickly as possible. The parking lot is not intended as a waiting area, staging area, or temporary parking location.

The Nahant Life Saving Station parking lot is private property and exists to support the operation of the station and its events. These events provide critical funding that helps preserve and maintain this historic 120+ year-old community landmark for future generations.

We respectfully ask all visitors to:

• Do not use the lot for public parking.
• Do not enter the lot when the EVENT PARKING sign is displayed.
• Keep all pick-ups and drop-offs brief.
• Follow directions provided by event staff and volunteers.

Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us protect both the safety of our visitors and the future of the Nahant Life Saving Station.

06/05/2026

🇺🇸 NEW FLAG RETIREMENT BOX INSTALLED AT NAHANT TOWN HALL 🇺🇸

The Town of Nahant is proud to announce the installation of a new American Flag Retirement Box at Nahant Town Hall, 334 Nahant Road, where residents can respectfully deposit worn, faded, torn, or otherwise unserviceable American flags for proper retirement.

This beautiful stainless-steel retirement box was generously donated by American Legion Post 215 and Rear Admiral (Ret.) J. Clarke Orzalli, USN, and his wife Dale Orzalli as a gift to the Nahant community.

Rear Admiral Orzalli completed 34 years of distinguished service in the United States Navy, retiring as a two-star flag officer after serving as Vice Commander of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). The Orzallis’ donation reflects their continued commitment to honoring our nation, our Veterans, and the values represented by the American flag.

The retirement box serves as a reminder that the American flag is more than a symbol—it represents the freedoms we enjoy, the sacrifices made to preserve them, and the generations of Americans who have served under its colors.

When a flag is no longer fit for display, it should not be thrown away. Instead, it should be retired with dignity and respect in accordance with long-standing American traditions.

Residents are encouraged to bring their unserviceable American flags to Nahant Town Hall.

Thank you to American Legion Post 215, Rear Admiral Clarke Orzalli, and Dale Orzalli for helping preserve this important patriotic tradition and providing a lasting service to the people of Nahant.

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05/16/2026

Community Notice – Medical Equipment Donations

The Nahant American Legion sincerely appreciates the generosity and kindness of our community. We know people are trying to help others in need, and that spirit is valued.

That said, we respectfully ask that residents please do not leave unsolicited medical equipment or other donated items at the Nahant Life Saving Station.

Recently (and this happens more than one might think), several pieces of medical equipment were unexpectedly dropped off at the station. While well-intentioned, we do not have a formal intake, storage, or redistribution system for these items, nor do we have the physical space to safely store equipment that does not have an immediate identified need.

In addition, American Legion members and volunteers are not always onsite, which means items will be left unattended, exposed to weather, or create safety and access concerns.

If you have medical equipment you would like to donate, please see the attached flyer listing organizations in the Greater Boston and North Shore area that are properly equipped to accept, clean, store, and distribute these items directly to individuals and families in need.

If you would like the American Legion to consider a physical donation of any kind, please contact us first at [email protected] before dropping anything off.

Thank you for your understanding, generosity, and continued support of our veterans and community.