American Legion Post hosting fundraiser for dedicated member

“It is better to give than to receive,” he said.

But the men and women of American Legion Post 65 wanted to help a man who has for years been the one to help veterans get their benefits or to lend an ear to those just needing someone to understand their struggles.

On Saturday, the post is hosting a fundraiser to assist Wilhelm and his family as he fights a battle that began more than five decades ago when he was exposed to Agent Orange during his service in Vietnam.

Giving Back to Benny will take place at the post, 2446 Salisbury Highway, from noon to 6 p.m.

The event will include a poor man’s supper of pinto beans, coleslaw, cornbread, dessert, tea and…