AMERICAN LEGION POST  #14 - BOZEMAN, MONTANA

WHAT HEROES DO 

Our way of recognizing community members for their courage, personal qualities, and outstanding achievements.

Day after day, these everyday heroes give their time, voice, and resources to create a better future for all. 

Sometimes, heroes are born in a single moment. 

Sometimes, a person becomes a hero thanks to months or years of actions and services. 

Heide Arneson

Gallatin College Aviation Program

Heide Arneson has served 4 years as a Bozeman School Trustee since 2008.

Heide is a United States Air Force Veteran, and teaches Aviation Weather and other classes to student pilots at Gallatin College.

Heide said she’s proud of work to improve school safety in Bozeman Public Schools, follow the long-range strategic plan and create alternatives to expelling misbehaving students from school. She said she’s pleased that the school board operates by finding consensus and trustees “focus on the kids.”

Joe Schumacher

Montana State University

Director of Veteran Services 

Combat vet leads MSU’s support for student veterans 

Joe Schumacher was 17, a high school senior driving his siblings to school on the morning when Bozeman radio stations reported planes hitting New York City’s twin towers.  Mad and scared, he felt he had to do something. A fifth-generation Montanan with relatives who fought in past wars, he signed up the next week with an Army recruiter. 

In 2018, Joe Schumacher who is an Iraq War Veteran was the Grand Marshal of the Memorial Day Parade in Bozeman, Montana. 

 2019 PRIME AWARDS / 24 OVER 64

These awards are designed to honor 24 individuals for their personal and professional accomplishments, talents and contributions to our community. 

Randy Kemp grew up in a family dedicated to military service, and it proved influential.  Kemp was deployed during both the Vietnam War and Operation Desert Storm. 

Kemp serves as an Adjutant for American Legion Post #14 in Bozeman, Montana and is credited with organizing and restarting the town's Memorial Day Parade in 2017, which hadn't happened in 30 years.

Kemp is humble when he talks about the work he has done, saying it wouldn't be possible without others who also volunteer their time.

Kathi Gregoire, Chaplain 

Gallatin County Sheriff's Office

What I See...Read More

Kathy Gregoire provides ministry to crisis victims, department personnel and their families, both at scenes and after incidents, and at ceremonies and events. Kathi also provides death notifications, suicide intervention, and more.

Galltin County 911 Dispatchers

In 2018, Dispatchers at the Galltin County 911 Dispatch Center handled 174,031 9-1-1 Calls.  These Dispatchers provide a critical link between the community and public safety resources (police officers, deputies, fire departments and paramedics) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. 

Tracy Echert
Hyalite Fire Department Volunteer
Morning Star Elementary School Teacher

In Montana, 83.9 percent of departments are made up of volunteers.  Tracy Echert is one of those Volunteers as a member of the Hyalite Fire Department.

Tracy is also a teacher at Morning Star Elementary School.

Gallatin County DUI Task Force
Law Enforcement DUI Awards Ceremony
April 10, 2019

THANK YOU for all you do to keep our roads, our friends, and our families safe!

Belgrade PD...Bozeman PD...Gallatin County Sheriff's Office...Manhattan PD...Montana HIghway Patrol...Montana State University PD...West Yellowstone PD

Bozeman Police Department Annual Awards

Officer Jesse Holton Distinguished Service Award

On April 4, 2019, Officer Jesse Holton was recognized for his outstanding service and dedication to our community and department. And for his professionalism, work ethic, and conduct that are an example for all.

 2018 PRIME AWARDS / 24 OVER 64

These awards are designed to honor 24 individuals for their personal and professional accomplishments, talents and contributions to our community.

Len Albright was drafted during his second year in college and served four years as a jet mechanic for the Air Force from 1966 to 1970.  His squadron flew missions over North Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand. 

Albright serves as a Commander of American Legion Post #14 and is a lifetime member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Associate Member of the Marine Corps League, Vietnam Veterans of America,and Veterans Alliance of Southwest Montana. 

Albright also serves as Chairman of the Memorial Day Parade and was involved in restarting the Bozeman's Memorial Day Parade in 2017, which hadn't happened in 30 years.