BENTON – The 11th Annual Flag Day Ceremony sponsored by the Marshall County Republican Women was held Tuesday. On June 14th, the Flag Act of 1777 resolution created an official flag for a new nation but not until 1916 did President Woodrow Wilson proclaim June 14th as a day to honor the Stars and Stripes and it became a national holiday in 1949. The current flag we fly today is the 27th version and this year marks the 100th anniversary of Woodrow Wilson’s proclamation.
Calvert City American Legion Post 236 posted the colors with welcome remarks by Barbara Fielder and Paula Robinson. Jim Edwards, Pastor of Pleasant Grove Methodist Church said the opening prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Boy Scout Troop 422 and Lyra Duffy sang the National Anthem.
Guest Speaker was Kentucky State Senator Danny Carroll followed by a moving Missing Man Table presentation and song by veteran Robert Chandler.
A Folding of the Flag was presented by Boy Scout Troop 484 preceded remarks from Benton Mayor Rita Dodson. Veterans were recognized followed by a Prayer for our country, leaders, servicemen and women and their families by Pastor Mike Donald of Pathway Baptist Church.
Carson Wright played “My Country Tis of Three” on the trumpet and the ceremony ended with the Retiring of the Colors by American Legion Post 236.
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