HONOR THE AMERICAN FLAG JUNE 14, 2016
![Legion Butterfly 2016](/sierrasuntimes/images/2016/may/Legion-Butterfly-2016.jpg)
Pictured: American Legion Veteran's Supporting Other Veteran's and our Community.
There is a strict protocol for retiring “The Flag”, and American Legion Post 567 will honor the flags being retired, so if you have a flag that requires proper disposal, please bring it. The American Legion will be handing out Flag Magnets and Patriotic pencils and will have U.S. made Flag sets available for a donation, with all proceeds going to our fund for a Service Dog for a local veteran.
We must not forget what our Flag stands for, and as Jack Womer, a WWII Army Ranger and Paratrooper said in his book, he fears, as do many Veteran’s, that “Americans will forget how hard we have fought and the sacrifices we’ve made to preserve our freedom. That people tend to take the accomplishments of previous generations for granted and don’t take the time to learn.” This is truer in today’s fast paced electronic world, so spend some time on Tuesday evening June 14th with your family to remember and pay tribute, as Mariposa is one community that does not forget. Once again, mark your calendar and we’ll see you at Steve’s Sportsman’s Café. Arrive early for a good meal or enjoy one after and bring a chair as we pay tribute to what our flag stands for.