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Random Rippling - Flag Day ceremony at Kennington Post
posted: Jun. 20, 2008
American Legion Post #34 located at 6440 Westfield Boulevard held their annual flag retirement ceremony on Flag Day. Reverend Tim Rasmussen opened the event with a prayer. Commander Gordon Ericksen addressed the audience and introduced guest speaker Brigadier General J. Stewart Goodwin who spoke about the importance of the flag and our respect for it. Following the ceremonial flag burning, 21 doves were released. A picnic lunch sponsored by Flanner and Buchanan and KeyBank ended the event.
BR Methodist's Tim Rasmussen
Releasing the doves