WESTFIELD — American Legion Whip City Memorial Post 454 held their annual retiring of unserviceable US flags this past Saturday. Family and friends placed US flags into the burn pot in remembrance of loved ones who served their country.
American Legion 124 provided the Honor Guard Firing Squad. (Photo by Don Wielgus)
Boy Scout Troop 820 greeted the community, passing out new American flags. Left to right, Nicholas Rogers, Colin Johnson, Kyle Lyons and Douglas Rogers. (Photo by Don Wielgus)
John Adams, center, places an unserviceable flag into the burn pot as his daughter, Robin, and wife, Betty Adams, honor the American Flag. (Photo by Don Wielgus)
American Legion Whip City Memorial Post 454 presents arms as the National Athem is played. (Photo by Don Wielgus)
Judge Advocate, Robert A. Ragone, American Legion 454, plays taps as everyone on the parade field presents arms. (Photo by Don Wielgus)
