DOWNEY - Downey American Legion Post No. 270 will recognize two people Jan. 14 for their support of the military and the American Legion.The legion will honor Councilman Roger Brossmer for launching the military banner program. The street banners hang along Firestone Boulevard and pay tribute to active military personnel from Downey. The legion will also honor Capt. Shen of the U.S. Army stationed in Long Beach. Shen has "provided support to the city of Downey and the American Legion by providing his time and military assets for the legion to use." The ceremony starts at 7 p.m. at the Rio Hondo Event Center.

********** Published: January 3, 2013 - Volume 11 - Issue 38