Commander Post 9

American Legion Post 9 mourns the passing of Gary Allen Wade, 81, of St. Simons Island, who passed away on September 27, 2026. Gary served our Post for several years as Post Adjutant, and his dedication to Post 9 and our members will not be forgotten. Gary was born in Akron, Ohio. After graduating high school, he worked for the FBI in Washington, D.C., where he met his wife of 61 years, Ginger. He volunteered to serve in the United States Army and served in Vietnam. After his discharge,...

American Legion Post 9 mourns the passing of our fellow member, Ron Louis Sobala, 78, of Brunswick, who passed away on September 1, 2026. Ron was born September 9, 1947, in West Palm Beach, Florida, to Raul Lopez Castillo, II and Bonelle Brown Castillo. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1965 to 1967 during the Vietnam War. Following his military service, Ron built a career in the Engineering Department at FLETC, from which he later retired. Ron was a valued member...

It is with heavy hearts that American Legion Post 9 in Brunswick, Georgia, remembers and honors our dear comrade, Robert Kendall Beach