American Legion Lt. B. R. Kimlau Chinese Memorial Post 1291, Inc.

Legion Year 25 – 26 Newsletter No. 4

紐約華裔美國退伍軍人會會務簡訊

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April, 2026

Dear Legionnaires 親愛的會友：

We kicked off the New Year by resuming our members’ social gatherings, which were paused in November and December due to our Thanksgiving and Christmas luncheon events. It was great to reconnect and enjoy meaningful conversations. Members shared highlights and hard lessons from 2025, discussed personal goals for 2026, and talked openly about what kind of support from the Post would be truly helpful moving forward. The discussion was thoughtful, honest, and a great reminder of the strength of our members.

During the Social Gathering, we were grateful to have fellow member David Ho share his time and experience by offering mentoring and guidance on transitioning to civilian life, along with information on other valuable services available to Veterans and their families. David highlighted the work of American Corporate Partners (ACP), a national nonprofit dedicated to helping Veterans and Active-Duty Spouses successfully move into meaningful civilian careers. Through one-on-one mentoring, professional networking, and online career resources, ACP connects participants with experienced mentors from more than 1,500 leading companies, universities, and hospitals. They have helped thousands of Veterans and military families build long-term, fulfilling career paths and overcome the challenges of underemployment. Best of all, all ACP programs are completely free to Veterans. We strongly encourage any member seeking career guidance, professional support, or a fresh direction after military service to take advantage of ACP’s mentoring programs and explore the opportunities available by visiting their website. https://www.acp-usa.org/

Post leadership recently attended the American Legion New York Department Mid-Winter Conference in Albany. The conference provided valuable opportunities to learn about a wide range of subjects essential to effective Post operations, while broadening our understanding of Legion programs, procedures, and protocol. It also allowed us to reconnect with fellow Legionnaires from across New York State, strengthening camaraderie and shared purpose. In addition, attendees had the opportunity to meet the leading candidate for the upcoming Department Commander. Participation in conferences like this is vital to staying informed and engaged, and we strongly encourage members to take part in future conferences whenever possible.

Later in the month, following guidance from government officials and national forecasts warning of an impending winter storm and treacherous travel conditions, we made the early decision on Thursday to postpone the scheduled Sunday Executive Meeting to the following Sunday. This decision was made with the safety of our members as our top priority and to minimize unnecessary travel risks. The storm ultimately brought more than ten inches of snow and blizzard condition to most of our area. While postponing a scheduled meeting is unprecedented, the decision proved to be the right one and worked out well for everyone.

We are deeply saddened by the loss of two of our Past Commanders within the last three months; Past Commander Mark Eng in October and Past Commander Antonio Chuy in January. Both were proud veterans of the Vietnam era who served our nation with honor and distinction, and later devoted themselves to the Lt. B. R. Kimlau Post 1291 and the Chinatown community with unwavering dedication. Past Commander Mark Eng, a proud descendant of transcontinental railroad workers and born in Taishan, China, served honorably in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, he attaining the rank of Specialist 4 and acting sergeant in charge of the supply room. After a distinguished career with the U.S. Postal Service, he continued his lifelong commitment to service as a two-term Commander of our Post, a Life Member, and President of the Eng Family Association. He was a loyal friend, and a daily presence at the Post whose warmth and camaraderie will never be forgotten. Past Commander Antonio Chuy, born in Hong Kong and raised in the United States, served three years of active duty with the U.S. Navy’s 7th Fleet during the Vietnam War and continued for 21 years in the Naval Reserve. He also dedicated 28 years to the New York City Department of Correction, becoming its first Chinese self-defense instructor and serving as President of the DOC Asian Jade Society. A master of Praying Mantis martial arts and Lion Dance, Tony strengthened cultural pride and unity through decades of teaching and community engagement. He served three-term as Commander of our Post, President of the Nam Sun Association, and still serving as the President of the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association when he passed. He led with courage and conviction; especially during the difficult days of the COVID pandemic when he helped organize self-defense programs to support and protect our community. Their lives were defined by service; to country, to comrades, and to community, and they will be profoundly missed by all of us at the Kimlau Post.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our members and their families for joining us at the Lunar New Year’s Eve celebration at House of Joy Restaurant. It was truly a joyous occasion to come together and welcome the New Year with good company, festive spirit, and cherished traditions. With nearly 400 Legion family members in attendance, the event filled the restaurant to full capacity, including additional seating in the basement. The evening was filled with warmth, laughter, and camaraderie, as members enjoyed karaoke, music, and even dancing together. It was a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with our Legion family and celebrate the New Year with optimism and unity. We wish everyone a prosperous and healthy Year of the Horse. Notably, 2026 is a rare “Fire Horse” year, which occurs only once every 60 years and symbolizes passion, transformation, bold energy, and powerful forward movement. We look forward to many more memorable gatherings ahead!

We were delighted to hand out nearly 20 scholarship awards in December to recognize deserving students’ hard work in achieving academic success. Please note that in order to make it easier for students to arrange for transcripts to be sent to us while they are still in school the post has revised the scholarship application period. The scholarship application submission period will now be from January 1^st to August 31^st.

本會新的一年第一項活運就是恢復會員社交聚會，由於本會每年舉辦的感恩節及聖節會員午餐及頒發獎學金，十一月與十二月暫停社交聚會，這一次會員們得以重新相聚，交流近況，讓大家倍感欣喜，大家分享過去一年的深刻懷念及經歷，亦盡情討論新一年的個人目標，坦率表達未來希望本會能提供更好的支持。

在這次社交聚會中，非常感謝David Ho 分享親身經歷，對退役軍人在退伍後提供指導及建議，並介紹多項專為退役後及其家屬而設的重要資源及服務，他指出一個非牟利機構美國企業夥伴組織，這機構致力協助退役軍人及現役軍人配偶指導及提供服務。這機構已有一千五百家美國先進企業包括大學及醫療機構合作。多年來，這家非牟利组織已協助數以千計的退伍軍人建立長遠且充實的職業及轉職的各種挑戰，尤其可貴的是這組織完全免費，專為退伍軍人服務而設，本會極其鼓勵會員如有求職或需專業支持，善用這組織的導師計劃及相關資源，亦可透過網站探索合用的機會。

本會職員參加每年在上州奧巴尼舉辦的冬季年會，冬季年會不僅提供一個良好的機會讓紐約州各地會員們共聚友情．更是一個機會深入瞭解州總會各項新的計劃。此外，亦可藉這固機會與參選下一屆紐約州主席會面及增進對未來主席領導方針得到更詳細的理解。本會誠擎鼓勵會員於未來踴躍參加，共同推進會務進展。

原定於一月二十五日，星期日舉行的職員會議，因氣象台預測冬季風暴即將來臨，政府並發出交通危險狀況警示．呼籲民眾切勿駕車出外，本會為了會員們的安全及作不必要受風險而於星期四作出決定，將原定於星期日的職員會議延期一星期舉行。延期會議實屬前所未有之舉，惟事實此決策得當，這一場風暴為紐紐地區帶來超過十寸大雪及紐約市全面癱瘓。

在過去三個月內。本會接連痛失兩位前任主席，伍顯宗前任主席在去年十月辭世，朱超然前任主席於一月離世，我們對於兩位前任主席仙逝深感悲痛。兩位前任主席皆服役於越戰期間，為國效忠，捍衛國家。其後畢生奉獻服務於本會及僑社。伍顯宗前任主席為鐵路華工之後裔，生於中國台山，服役陸軍，盡責職守，任與重任。退伍後在美國郵政局任職至榮休。他在本會擔兩任主席，本會授以永久會員榮譽，並曾擔任伍胥山公所兩任主席。他為人誠懇謙厚，是會所中每日可見的身影，令人情誼不忘。朱超然前任主席生於香港，長於美國，越戰服役於美國海軍第七艦隊三年，其役於海軍後備役持續服役二十一年。除軍旅生涯外，他亦在紐約市懲教局服務二十八年，並成為首位華裔防身術教官。他亦曾任亞裔玉石協會會長及螳螂拳師父與醒獅團名家，朱超然多年致力弘揚中華武術與文化，他曾任本會三屆主席，並擔任南海順德同鄉會會長多年，他辭世時仍肩負中華公所主席之職。在新冠疫情艱難時期，他更為社區提供防身培訓課程。他們兩位前任主席的辭世，是本會與社區難以彌補的損失，他們對本會的貢獻，將永遠銘記心中。

本會非常感謝各位會員及眷屬參加本年度在喜運來酒樓舉行的團年晚宴。謹此誠摯感謝各位會員與眷屬參加本年度在喜運來酒樓舉辦的農曆團年晚宴。當晚大家齊聚一堂，在歡樂氣氛中迎接新春，場面溫馨，實屬難得的美好時刻。近四百位會員及家屬共襄盛舉，不僅席無虛設，地下室也設有座位，熱鬧非凡。整晚洋溢著溫暖、歡笑與情誼，會員們一同歡唱卡拉OK、隨著音樂起舞，共享愉快時光。這不僅是與會員及家人重聚的難得機會，更是一場充滿希望與團結的新年盛會。謹此祝願大家在新的一年，馬年吉祥、健康順遂。尤為特別的是，今年適逢六十年一遇的「丙午火馬年」，象徵熱情、蓬勃動能與勇往直前之勢。期待未來與各位共度更多相聚時光！

我們很高興在去年十二月頒發了二十多項獎學金，以表彰那些為取得學業成功而付出努力的優秀學生。本會為了方便學生申請獎學金，特別修改接受申請獎學金期間改為由一月一日開始至八月三十一日截止。學生可利用仍在上課時間向學校要求將成績表寄到本會，以避免在放假後再向學校索取的煩惱。

Post Activities 會務

The following motion was approved during the February 1, 2026 General Meeting:

本年二月一日第三次會員大會通過下列議案:

Approved the appointment of Adjutant Gabe Mui, Historian Mimi Wang and Past Commander Harvard Tang to co-chair the annual Summer Outing Committee.

通過委派梅本立幹事，王咪咪會歷及鄧遐勳前任主席為本年度夏季活動委員會負責人。

Approved the donation of $1050 to co-sponsor the Fort Hamilton JROTC Program

通過捐款一千五十元贊助漢彌頓堡學校高中預備役軍官訓練班學員。

Approved to send representatives to attend San Francisco Cathay Post 95^th Anniversary celebration.

通過委派代表出席三藩市美國退伍軍人會九十五週年慶典。

Approved a proposed travel budget not to exceed $10,000 to attend San Francisco Cathay Post 95^th Anniversary celebration and designate Commander, 3 Vice Commanders, Adjutant and CAVMBC Chairman as official representatives.

通過旅費預算不超過一萬美元出席三藩市美國退伍軍人會九十五週年慶典，並指派主席、三位副主席、幹事及實業公司董事長為代表。

News/Announcement 其他消息

The 2026 Memorial Day Parade/Ceremony will be held on Monday, May 25, 2026. All members are encouraged to participate and should sign-up prior to 12:30 pm that day and be ready to assemble at the corner of Mott Street and Canal Street for march-off at or about 1:00 pm. Lunch will be served at the House of Joy Restaurant, 28 Pell Street at 2:00 PM. Polo Shirt with Legion Logo or Standard uniform required (Jacket and tie, Legion cap, shoes, no sneaker) to receive the $10 transportation reimbursement.

本年度國殤日遊行，定於五月二十五日星期一中午在華埠舉行，參加會員請於該日十二時三十分前到本會書記處登記，一時在勿街夾堅尼路集合出發忠烈坊，禮成後於下午二時在華埠披露街“喜運來大酒樓” 午餐。參加遊行者必須記得穿著美國退伍軍人會出售的馬球衫或衣服整齊（穿套裝，結領帶，著皮鞋，戴軍帽）才能領取十元車馬費。

The Legion Year 2026-2027 Post Installation ceremony and banquet will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Installation of officers is scheduled for 4 pm at the Post Chairman Peter Woo Auditorium; followed immediately by the annual banquet at House of Joy Restaurant at 6 pm.

Anyone who wishes to attend the banquet must register with the Post staff from Monday May 4, 2026 to Sunday, May 17, 2026 (2 – 4 pm daily, except Tuesday and Saturday). First come first served, with no exceptions. Eligibility and cost for the banquet are as follow –

Members with 2026 membership card and who had made a donation of $35.00 or more – one complimentary
Companion ticket $35.00 each – limited to one per eligible member, no exceptions.
Members of the Lt. Kimlau American Auxiliary Unit or the Lt. Kimlau Sons of American Legion Squadron are invited to join this banquet if they are not otherwise qualified. Cost is $35.00 per ticket and maximum 2 tickets each. Please bring your 20206 Auxiliary or SAL membership card.
Additional tickets can be purchased beginning May 11, 2026 for $45.00. Maximum of 8 additional tickets per member.

本會二六至二七年職員就職及宴會定於二零二六年六月六日舉行。職員就職典禮定下午四時在本會伍覺良董事長禮堂舉行，宴會定下午六時假華埠喜運來大酒樓舉行。

歡迎本會會員及眷屬踴躍參加。宴會餐券請於下列時間二零二六年五月四日，星期一至二零二六年五月十七日，星期日，每日下午二時至四時（星期二及星期六除外）向本會書記處報名，領取職員就職宴會餐券，先到先得，賣完為止。報名辦法如下﹕

一）凡憑二零二六年會員證報名及已奉本會年儀三十五元以上者，免費餐券一張。

二）凡憑二零二六年會員證報名者，可另購買伴侶券一張，每張三十五元。

三）凡已經參加本會婦女會及軍人子弟部者，如欲參加本會職員就職宴會，但又不適合上述二項報名辦法者，亦可購買餐券，每張三十五元，每人以兩張為限。請憑二零二六年會員證報名。

四）會員如欲購買超過二張餐券者，可於五月十六日後到會購買，每張四十五元，最多不能超過八張。

Taps 仙逝會員

We are sad to report the following legionnaires have passed on to the Commander of us all post everlasting.

May Our Comrades Rest In Peace!

Goon Foo Soohoo 司徒冠富 (Jan 26)	Antonio Chuy 朱超然 (Jan 26)
Cheuk Fai Goon 阮卓輝 (Feb 26)	New Wong 黃鳥 (Feb 26)

New/Transfer Members 新入會會員

There were four new members approved by the last General meeting

二零二五至二六年第三次會員大會通過接納下列四位新入會會員：

Hali Wan 温經緯 (Gulf – Army)	Zi Qi Tang 唐子祺 (Gulf – Army)
Dong Ming Tang 湯東銘 (Gulf – Army)	Juliet Serrano Chimera (Gulf – Coast Guard)

Please join us to welcome the above new members. Hope to see all of you in future functions.

我們歡迎上述新會友加入我們的行列，更希望他們多參加本會各項活動。

We hope the above information will be of interest to you and we hope to hear from you soon. Let us know what we can do for you. Until we meet again, stay well!

我們希望這份簡訊，對你有所幫助，更希望在不久的將來，能得到你參與本會各種活動的回應。假如我們有任何可以為你服務之處，務請隨時提出意見。