The military veteran who got his microphone turned off during a Memorial Day speech says he's received an apology.
when he began discussing the role freed Black enslaved people played in the formation of the holiday. The other is Post OfficerThough the Lt. Col. tells us he's only spoken to James and not Cindy, he considers the issue to be resolved and wants to move on.
The American Legion of Ohio, Commander Roger Friend, has requested the resignation of Post Officers James Garrison and Cindy Suchan of Hudson American Legion Post 464. A full investigation and Charter of this Post are pending with the Department Executive Board.Kemter adds that he played no part in the American Legion of Ohio calling for Garrison and Suchan to resign over the incident, and so far it seems they've not stepped down. We've reached out to them ... no word back.
The retired vet also says he's been overwhelmed by the response to his speech, with many people thanking him for bringing to light how African-Americans contributed to the first Memorial Day by paying tribute to the Union soldiers who died.
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