Department of Nebraska American Legion honored James "Jim" Menke, Adjutant and Club Manager of Nelson Post 187, at the state convention held on June 24 to 27, in Lincoln, Neb.  Since Jim was unable to attend the convention, his awards were presented to Post 187 Commander Chuck Tuttle to be presented to Jim.

Pictured above is Commander Tuttle presenting the American Citizenship and Cody Kerr Memorial Awards to Jim at the regular Post 187 meeting on July 8. The prestigious Cody Kerr Memorial Award recognizes Legionnaires for their community service. At the time of his death, 47 year old Cod...