American Legion to award scholarship

To the Editor:

American Legion Post No. 1282 in Merrick will be awarding a Philip L. Williams Memorial Scholarship to a deserving high school senior who best exemplifies the qualities of Philip L. Williams. Phil’s core values included patriotism, family values, community service and a strong work ethic.

Phil was an inspiration because he took every opportunity to exhibit and incorporate these morals in his life. He made a difference to his fellow veterans, his co-workers, as well as his family and friends by reminding us to integrate these beliefs into everyday life.

The Williams family hopes to find a senior who is committed to these same values and is determined to make a difference.

Donations to the fund can be made out to “American Legion Post No. 1282,” earmarked for the Philip L. Williams Memorial Scholarship Fund, and sent to:

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1282

160 West Merrick Road

Merrick, N.Y. 11566

Attention: Sharon Williams

All high school seniors who are interested in applying and need further details on the $1,000 Philip L. Williams Memorial Scholarship to be awarded in June 2011, please send a request to plwmemorialscholarship@gmail.com

Thank you to all of the family and friends who have been instrumental in developing this memorial.

Sharon Williams

Merrick