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Lewes Yacht Club keeps tradition alive
Club members in masks join on Memorial Day to honor fallen heroes
Although not the traditional Memorial Day ceremony at the Lewes Yacht Club, members gather to fly flags of each military service during the club’s opening ceremony. RON MACARTHUR PHOTOS
May 30, 2020
Taking part in a time-honored tradition, Lewes Yacht Club officers gather on Memorial Day to raise the American, Delaware, Lewes and LYC burgee flags to officially begin the season. Taking part are (l-r) Beth Copeland, rear commodore; Dave Baker, vice commodore; Rodney Robinson, commodore; and Charlie Baker, past commodore.
Lewes Yacht Club officers raise flags on Memorial Day to open the season. Officers are (l-r) Beth Copeland, rear commodore; Dave Baker, vice commodore; Rodney Robinson, commodore; and Charle Baker, past commodore.
Natalie Atkinson, of Westminster Choir College, sings “God Bless America” under the Army National Guard flag held by Bert Long.
