"To the City of Laredo on the 50th anniversary of the American Legion and as a tribute to all veterans who have served in the armed forces of the United States of America to preserve our freedom on this the 15th day of March 1869 A.D." - Post 59, Post 669 The American Legion

While examining this eternal flame, a strange local walked up to me and tried desperately to start a conversation. Not being in the conversational mood, I tried desperately to shake him off. After a titanic struggle, I won.