Legion members salute retiring flags on Flag Day

  • Members of American Legion Bert Hodge Post 45 in Palatka retire American flags Monday during a Flag Day ceremony.
    Members of American Legion Bert Hodge Post 45 in Palatka retire American flags Monday during a Flag Day ceremony.
  • American Legion Bert Hodge Post 45 members salute the American flag burning Monday in a retirement ceremony.
    American Legion Bert Hodge Post 45 members salute the American flag burning Monday in a retirement ceremony.
  • Acting Post 45 Commander Lester Sheppard says the American flags presented Monday were inspected and deemed unserviceable.
    Acting Post 45 Commander Lester Sheppard says the American flags presented Monday were inspected and deemed unserviceable.
  • Sergeant-at-Arms Gary Coward hands Second Vice Commander Kevin Tracey the American flags deemed unserviceable and ready to be retired Monday at American Legion Bert Hodge Post 45.
    Sergeant-at-Arms Gary Coward hands Second Vice Commander Kevin Tracey the American flags deemed unserviceable and ready to be retired Monday at American Legion Bert Hodge Post 45.
American Legion Bert Hodge Post 45 members saluted retiring American flags Monday as flames consumed the red, white and blue fabric. Post members conducted a flag retirement ceremony Monday in honor…

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