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American Legion Auxiliary Unit 28 holds Thanksgiving dinner

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 28 ladies serving Thanksgiving dinner are (l-r) Leslie McBride, Robin Burns, Floss Brady, Beth McGinn, June Jones, Tina Washington, Cindy Downs, Stephanie Hoenig, Barbara McBride and Sigrun Carnavale. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
November 26, 2025

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 28 held its annual community Thanksgiving dinner Nov. 23, at American Legion Post 28 near Millsboro.

Widowed members of American Legion Post 28 were welcome to enjoy the meal free of charge while other guests paid a nominal $10 fee.

Auxiliary Unit 28 member Roberta Halle Bass was presented with the Unit Member of the Year plaque at the event. She also received the 2025 State of Delaware Outstanding Member of the Year. 

The auxiliary served the traditional Thanksgiving dinner with turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, coleslaw, rolls and butter, and numerous desserts, including carrot cake and pumpkin pie. 

“Hosting our annual Thanksgiving dinner for widowed members of Post 28 is one of the most meaningful traditions the auxiliary shares,” said Auxiliary Vice President Beth McGinn. “Seeing our guests feel remembered is the greatest reward of all.”

A veteran’s gift tree provided hand-chosen Christmas gifts for 300 veterans who are in Millsboro assisted living, the VA Clinic in Georgetown or the Delaware Veterans Home in Milford. The presents were donated by American Legion Post 28 members.

 

Enjoying the annual Thanksgiving meal are friends Victoria Drake, left, and Carol Hutson.
Arriving at the dinner are Bob, left, and Renee Deligny.
Auxiliary Unit 28 member Roberta Halle Bass is presented with the 2025 Unit Member of the Year plaque and the 2025 State of Delaware Outstanding Member of the Year.
Awaiting the dinner are friends Don Marcellino and Sandy Gerald.
Ready for the traditional meal are (l-r) Marilyn Hall, Teresa Demby, Laura Morris, Bettie Harmon and Margaret Hopkins.
American Legion Post 28 Chaplain Robin Airey gives the blessing.
American Legion Post 28 Chaplain Robin Airey serves a tasty meal to Bettie Harmon.
Larry Sparr gets his meal from the auxiliary ladies.
Legionnaire Jim McGinn gets his meal from auxiliary members (l-r) Robin Burns, Barbara McBride and Stephanie Hoenig.
Serving delicious desserts are (l-r) Sigrun Carnavale, Robin Airey and Barb Dewey.
Roberta Bass is presented with the 2025 Unit Member of the Year plaque and the 2025 State of Delaware Outstanding Member of the Year. Shown are (l-r) Tina Washington, auxiliary historian; Bass; Beth McGinn, auxiliary vice president; and June Jones, auxiliary president.
The veteran’s gift tree provides Christmas gifts for 300 veterans. The presents were donated by American Legion members.
More than 300 hand-picked presents were donated by American Legion members.

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Dan has worked for the Cape Gazette for more than 30 years as a photographer and reporter, covering high school sports and happenings around eastern Sussex County. He won a photography award from the National Newspaper Association, and numerous awards from the Maryland, Delaware, D.C. Press Association. A Delaware native, Dan graduated from Cape in 1972 and returned as a teacher and coach in the 1980s. He retired from the classroom in 2016. He was inducted into Cape High’s Legends Stadium in 2016. In his spare time, Dan enjoys spending time with his wife, two sons, grandchildren and dogs. 

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