State Senator Don Humason (R-Westfield) (WNG File Photo)
WESTFIELD – Senator Don Humason announced today that he will be hosting his 8th annual Flag Day Standout on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 from 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM. The standout will be held in the park between the Great River Bridges in Westfield along the south shore of the Westfield River.
“Flag Day is a special day set aside to commemorate the adoption of our nation’s flag and honor its storied past and all that it represents,” Humason said. “This is not a political event. It’s not a campaign event. It’s not a partisan event. It is a grassroots, patriotic event!”
Humason encourages participants to bring their American flags and line the route along the bridge parks to remind rush hour commuters of their pride in America. The standout will take place rain or shine, and all are invited to participate.
Anyone wishing to bring tattered American flags that are beyond service can bring them to the standout where the Senator or his staff will collect them and give them to a local veterans group for an appropriate flag retirement ceremony.
“I’ve been honored to personally host this event for the last seven years on Flag Day. This year’s standout coincides with a possible Constitutional Convention, which would require my attendance. If I am unable to attend, my staff and the many people who join us each year will be on hand to continue the tradition in Westfield while I will surely be celebrating the occasion on Beacon Hill.”
The Senator organized his first Flag Day standout in 2010 and was gratified that over 60 people showed up with their flags for the event. He is very hopeful he will be able to double that number this year.
