Connie LaRose receives Legion award

BRISTOL — During the recent Annual Legion Birthday Dinner, Bristol American Legion Post 19 recognized members for various achievements. Some members of the Sons of the American Legion and the Legion were recognized for 5-year increments of continuous memberships through 2019. The Annual Above & Beyond Award was presented to Connie LaRose. She was nominated by Boy Scout Troop 543 Committee. LaRose has been involved with Scouting for over 40 years, serving in both Pack 543 and Troop 543 as a den leader, cubma … (read more)

BRISTOL — At the American Legion Department of Vermont’s annual convention in South Burlington in late June, life-long Bristol resident Ron LaRose was named American Legion Commander for the Department of Vermont LaRose was born in Bristol in 1947, gradua … (read more)