Lauren Gilbert “Duby” Reid

Duby Reid, the name sake of the American Legion Post 30

Valdo Renucci

Valdo Renucci was born on September 25, 1921 and was raised in Sparks Nevada. He was a WWII veteran serving in Europe from the landing in Normandy to the end of the war. Valdo served two terms on the Sparks City Council, from 1975-1983 and is responsible for negotiating the acquisition of the Post Hall in Sparks in the 1970s. Valdo was the longest living member of the post and has served in many capacities to include Post Commander. He passed away in 2020 at the age of 98.