On Jan. 22, Marathon’s American Legion Post 154 hosted a guest of honor for lunch as American Legion National Commander Daniel J. Seehafer dined with post officers, members and invited dignitaries. Originally from Merrill, WIsconsin, Seehafer served in the U.S. Navy and Navy Reserve as a military chaplain. Elected to his current post on Aug. 31, 2023, Seehafer is a champion for the American Legion’s ‘Be the One’ campaign to combat veteran suicide. Pictured, from left, are Monroe County Commissioner Jim Scholl, Seehafer, Post 154 commander Ken Bell and vice commander Jim Truemper, and Florida American Legion southern area commander Johnny Castro. ALEX RICKERT/Keys Weekly
