After serving country, Lanham Marine served fellow vets — Gazette.Net

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U.S. Marine Corps veteran Sam Hofberg of Lanham, at the Greenbelt American Legion Post 136 where he has served for over 60 years.

When the Greenbelt American Legion Post 136 remodeled their banquet hall last year, they decided to name it in honor of one of their longest-serving members and chaplain emeritus, Sam Hofberg of Lanham.

Post 136 Commander Michael Moore said Hofberg is modest about his own efforts on behalf of veterans, but the Post wanted to do something to honor Hofberg for his work with the Post, particularly as chaplain.

Hes one of the finest human beings Ive ever known, Moore said. Hes always been the first to volunteer, the first to reach out to help fellow veterans.

At 92, Hofberg is one of the longest-serving members of the American Legion Post 136 Greenbelt, having joined the post after returning from World War II.

During his time at the post, he has served twice as post commander, in 1983 and 1991, and held just about every other office available, according to Moore.

Hofberg doesnt like to talk about his own accomplishments, but he is proud of the time, over 25 years, that he served as chaplain for the Post.

I felt very dedicated to being chaplain. When you take that job, you have to take care of all veterans, of all nationalities and religions, Hofberg said. I performed services for everyone, no matter who they were.

Hofberg said not everyone was able to do that.

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