Flag retirement ceremony set for Flag Day, June 14
Article published on Wednesday, May 17, 2006
INDIAN ROCKS BEACH – The fifth annual flag retirement ceremony will take place on Flag Day, Wednesday, June 14, noon, at Chic-A-Si Park.
American flags which have become torn and tattered are disposed of at this annual event. Flags may be brought to the ceremony or delivered to Indian Rocks Beach City Hall, 1507 Bay Palm Blvd., or to VFW Post 10094, 14288 Walsingham Road, Largo.
This ceremony is a joint effort by the city of Indian Rocks Beach, the Clearwater Chapter of MOAA and VFW Post 10094. Mayor Bill Ockunzzi will lead the ceremony. Following a demonstration of how the flags are retired, hot dogs and soft drinks will be served.
Chic-A-Si Park is at Fourth Avenue and Second Street near Crabby Bills. Call Maj. “Skip” Hartnett at 733-8646 or Jim Ford at 595-4260.
Article published on Wednesday, May 17, 2006
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