Don’t forget that our meeting is TONIGHT at The Growler Guys, 630PM! We will be discussing some new and exciting events, Veterans Day plans, and more!
William C. Stacey American Legion Post 206
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The William C. Stacey Post 206 centers itself around helping individuals in the veteran and Seattle community. We strive to better the image of all vets. wars.
William Chapman Stacey (Will) was born in New Haven, CT, on March 1, 1988, but grew up in Seattle, WA, where he moved with his parents when he was four months old. One of his passions throughout his life was baseball, finishing his high school baseball career as an All-Conference Honorable Mention second baseman for the 2006 Roosevelt High School baseball team in Seattle. Will was always a voracio
06/24/2023
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Our meeting will be at 630PM tonight via zoom. If you can join, the link is below!
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04/06/2023
You can assist one of our Post family members - a like, a share, or a donation. Anything helps!
Learn more at https://tinyurl.com/CourtLyme
03/16/2023
We are finally kicking off our formal community support effort for the renaming of Maple Leaf Baseball Fields #1 & #2 to the "William C. Stacey Baseball Fields"
How can you help us? Spread the word, tell local businesses, friends, family, and anyone who would be willing to help us garner the support necessary to successfully petition the City of Seattle!
You can learn more about the proposal, but, also, send in your support via a simple form at the bottom of the page linked below. We really hope you will help us with this!
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Get Involved — The Will Stacey Fields When the Coalition for Will’s Fields submits a formal proposal to the Parks Naming Committee, you can help by expressing your support for the proposal.
02/13/2023
On January 31st, the 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, engaged in an amazing workout and competition during their 13th MEU to the Pacific. There is a reverence for the memory of Will, and the platoon throughout its constant flux of leadership never forgets what he stood for. He is the embodiment of hard work, steadfast leadership, and kindness for Marines to aspire to.
We are appreciative of the continued effort by so many to imbue this world with the constant reminder of the impact that Will had, and still has.
Semper Fi!
01/01/2023
Well, happy new year!
Right out the gate, I am hoping some folks might be able to help out. For those that have not met Keith (Commander of the West Seattle American Legion, Post 160), he is an amazing man. He has been spending money out of his own pocket to try and help our most vulnerable population in Seattle - those who are experiencing homelessness.
I know my heat could barely keep up with that cold snap, and I can only imagine the bill that it took to heat that space.
If you have a few bucks or are willing to share this, I highly implore you to do so. Help those helping others!
Link to donate:
Keep the heat on at the Warming Center, organized by Olivier Prock Commander Keith Hughes has been running the Emergency W. Seattle Warming Center … Olivier Prock needs your support for Keep the heat on at the Warming Center
Hi everyone,
We will be postponing tonights meeting - Keep your eyes out for an updated meeting!
We unfortunately will be canceling the Bowling tonight - Look into the future for a rescheduled date!
11/01/2022
This Sunday (November 6th) we will be hosting a VetsEngaged event in Kirkland!
Come join us at LazerX Arena for a no-cost event! We have a few slots still open, and folks will be confirmed by Friday, but you can RSVP at the link below!
This event is in partnership with UW Student Veteran Life!
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Post 206 Vets ENGAGED Lazertag! Join us for a no-cost event from Post 206 and UW Student Veteran Life for veterans and community members. This event will be held on NOVEMBER 6TH (SUNDAY) at LazerX Arena in Kirkland. The event will begin promptly at 5:00 PM (We suggest being there by 4:45 PM) and will run until 7:00 PM. We have slo...
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Our Story
William Chapman Stacey (Will) was born in New Haven, CT, on March 1, 1988, but grew up in Seattle, WA, where he moved with his parents when he was four months old. One of his passions throughout his life was baseball, finishing his high school baseball career as an All-Conference Honorable Mention second baseman for the 2006 Roosevelt High School baseball team in Seattle.
Will was always a voracious leader, and had a keen interest in military history, especially that of the American Civil War. He’d speak on tactics, troop dispositions, and retained remarkable detailed knowledge regarding many of the U.S. wars. His energy and enthusiasm, combined with his concern for others, made him a natural leader amongst his classmates, who generally followed him wherever his interests led him.
Will joined the Marine Corps in the fall of 2006, entering the Corps officially on January 3rd, 2007. When asked, “Why did you chose the Marine Corps” his answer was simple: “I wanted to do something that was really, really hard.”. His pride in what he accomplished with the Marines was well-deserved. In five years, he served five tours overseas, including four in Afghanistan. Will was an 81-mm mortar man, and a qualified Forward Observer, trained as a sniper, and intelligence analyst. In addition to a number of commendations and service medals, Will was also awarded the Bronze Star with "V" for valor in combat.
It was no surprise that Will rose to the rank of Sergeant and squad leader within the Marines, and that he was quick work to be looked at for Staff Sergeant, however, January 31, 2012 was a devastating day for Will and the Stacey family. Will was killed in action by an IED while leading his squad on a mission in the district of Now Zad in the Helmand Province, where he had served as a volunteer combat replacement on an earlier tour of duty in the fall of 2008.
Will is buried in the Arlington National Cemetery on March 13th, 2012, where he rests among his comrade-in-arms. He is survived by his parents, Robert and Robin Stacey, his sister Anna (his favorite human), and the love of his life, Kimmy Kirkwood.
The natural tenacity that Will embodied is not lost through his death though. The tales of his compassion, empathy, and sheer will to do good pervaded many members of the University of Washington, and the inaugural Memorial Day event was centered around Will and his Gold Star Family. Will lives on in the ideals of those who hear of his life, and the compassion he held for so many others will continue to be seen through the American Legion Post 206, which has adopted Will as our namesake.
Although we will never be able to meet Will, we will immortalize his memory in Seattle, and in the American Legion. We will do good in his name, and continue to bear the fruits of his kindness.
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