Clinton County 40 & 8 holds flag disposable ceremony
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The Jersey Shore Honor Guard played taps and fired a 21-gun salute during the event.
LOCK HAVEN -- The Forty & Eight Voiture 903 Clinton County held its annual Flag Disposal Ceremony at the club grounds recently.
Master of ceremonies Bernie Zbicki opened the program with prayer led by Nelson Haight Lampsite and then a Salute to the Colors and Pledge of Allegiance.
Guest Speaker was Michelle McCain, District Constituent Outreach Specialist, who spoke about what the flag represents in regards to freedom for all Americans. She thanked all the service men and women who have fought and are still fighting for this freedom.
Bruce Harpster, correspondent, presented the unserviceable flags for disposal to Perry Haines, Chef De Gare, who inspected and determined them to be unserviceable and able to be destroyed.
The Jersey Shore Honor Guard played taps and fired a 21-gun salute.
Speaking were Assistant Service Officer of the VFWDave Bower and Clinton County Veterans Affairs Director Jennifer Hagman.
Also in attendance were scouts from Boy Scout Troop 54 from Beech Creek/Blanchard who helped move the flags for disposal. Closing prayer was led by Nelson Haight Lampsite. Refreshments were served after the program.