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AmVets Post 2 holds Flag Day ceremony in Long Neck
AmVets Post 2 Commander Dave Heffline speaks to the crowd about the symbolism of Flag Day. TED PFIRRMANN PHOTOS
June 23, 2024
AmVets Post 2 in Millsboro held a Flag Day ceremony June 14, with the dignified retirement of timeworn and tattered American flags.
“Today we are honoring not just our flag, but also what it symbolizes,” said Post Commander Dave Heffline. “We are honoring freedom. We are honoring the freedom to worship as we please, to speak as we please and to vote as we please. We are honoring the hardworking men and women who have made this the greatest and most successful country the world has ever known. Flag Day is America’s day.”
Past Commander Tom Jones and Greg Breding, also known as DJ Greg, entertain the crowd prior to the ceremony.
AmVets Post 2 Past Commander Tom Jones recites “I Am the Flag,” written by Howard Schnauber.
American flags that have seen better days await their dignified retirement.
Commander Dave Heffline inspects the flags due for retirement as part of the AmVets ceremony.
The crowd stands at attention as “The Star-Spangled Banner” is played.
The dignified retirement of American flags is a somber occasion.
Donna Ollis and Brenda Futch are all smiles for the camera.
Bob and Judy Bosh are providing the night’s entertainment as Back Again.
