July – September 2024

Stanley Buczkowski SgtMaj USMC 1926-2024

Stanley “Stosh” Buczkowski DOB 9/26/1926
Date of Enlistment 3/4/1944
Died August 2024 Age 98
Stanley was our “Oldest Marine” at the Legion/VFW Marine Corps Birthday celebrations from 2010 to 2023.
He was a retired Sergeant Major, USMC and prior to the Birthday Celebrations at the Post he was always the “Oldest Marine” at the Carl’s Tavern Marine Corps Birthday Celebrations from 1982 until 2007.
L-R: Clark Graichen, Lelo Hernandez, Stanley Buczkowski, Bob Bunce, Robert Moyer
A Life Member of the Oceanside Elks, Stanley was always on hand to help out with the Elks Annual Barbecues
L-R: Gene Fitzgerald, Bob Moyer, Stanley Buczkowski, Stony Yates, Lelo Hernandez, Sonny
Alexander “Donny” Donnelly – youngest Marine and Stanley “Stosh” Buczkowski-Oldest Marine
look on as Post 365 Historian Ray Johnson cuts the cake.
Donnelly: DOB 12/14/2000 Date of Enlistment 8/19/2019 – Buczkowski: DOB 9/26/1926 Date of Enlistment 3/4/1944

Veterans Stand Down Donation

American Legion Service Officer Art Haeussler (at far right) recently met with members
at the San Marcos Veterans Center and presented them with a check for $250.00.
American Legion Post 365 had their Annual 4th of July Bar-B-Que on Thursday.
Great Turnout, great food, and great music provided by the Fay Brothers.
Mo Motier working on the ribs.
Jim Rutan made the beans and potato salad.
Ray Johnson made the cornbread.
Mo’s fantastic ribs, the best in town.
Jeannie Motier, taking orders.
Something she NEVER does at home
Jim Rutan and Gib Bolton enjoying a few moments talking about their home state of Ohio.
A couple of happy members working on their food.
The Fay Brothers along with Karen provided the music.
Mandy Sakemi announced the winner of the Traeger Smoker
(L-R) Karen (seated) Mandy, Nolan Sakemi, Samuel Moore, Post 365 Commander Brad Sakemi.
The winner of the smoker was Eric. Start cooking, Eric.
Thank You Mo, for all the time you put in to make this event a winner.