Rick Patrick
rick@greenepublishing.com
On Tuesday, July 18, the American Legion Post 224 in Cherry Lake hosted the monthly Madison County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours mixer. It was a special time for those in attendance as the Post presented flags to those who sponsored the flag that flew on display around the courthouse and Four Freedoms Park from Memorial Day weekend through the Fourth of July. This year, over 300 flags were proudly on display.
In addition to presenting the flags to their sponsors, the Post held a flag retirement ceremony. This highly structured ceremony demonstrates the proper and respectful way to “retire” a flag that has become old and tattered.
On top of all that, there was plenty of food and fun fellowship to be enjoyed by everyone in attendance.