Keith Lowry-Henry Ellyson Post 5 Commander Jim Kale has announced the post will host its American Legion Family Day.

This year’s event is 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 27, at the Post 5 headquarters, 117 W. Miles in Kingfisher.

American Legion Family Day was created in 2022 and is annually the last Saturday in April.

Post 5 will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of Legionnaires, Sons of the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary.

This year’s Family Day is to bring awareness to the Legion’s “Be the One” initiative.

The American Legion is leading a nationwide effort – Be the One – to eliminate the stigma related to mental health treatment and in turn, lower the number of veterans who die by suicide.

The number of veterans who die by suicide every day is estimated at between 17 and 22.

The American Legion has elevated Be the One to be its primary mission, empowering veterans, servicemembers, their family members and civilians to act appropriately when a veteran may be at risk.

Along with socializing at this year’s event, refreshments will be served by Post 5.