Sons of The American Legion

2008-2009
Gary Denmon
Commander
Sons of The American Legion
Detachment of New York

Gary's eligibility is through his grandfather Walter Denmon Sr. who served in the Army during World War II.

Gary is a 19-year veteran of the Endicott Fire Department. Gary helped to get the Sons recognized as a permanent member on The Western Broome Veterans Memorial Parade Committee, where he has actively assisted in the organization of the Memorial and Veterans Day Parades.

Gary is a member of the Sons of The American Legion Squadron #1700 where he has served as Squadron Commander. Gary served 2 terms as Broome County Commander and 1 year as Sixth District Commander. In the Detachment, Gary has worked his way up starting out serving as an Assistant Sgt-at-Arms, followed by Master-Sgt-at-Arms, 3 years as Historian, 2 years as Chaplain and 2 years as Vice Commander for the 5th and 6th Districts.

Gary has been married to his wife Sandy for 7 years; they have 3 sons and 2 daughters as well as 4 grandchildren…..all of whom support The American Legion family. Gary looks forward to representing the Detachment of New York and bringing our American Legion Family closer together.