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  • The Latest: American Legion demands flags lowered for McCain

    08/27/2018 1:14:16 PM PDT · by MNDude · 60 replies
    The American Legion is demanding that President Donald Trump issue a proclamation honoring Sen. John McCain’s heroism, and order the nation’s flags to be flown at half-staff. The nation’s largest veterans’ service organization urged Trump in a statement Monday to follow longtime protocol following the deaths of prominent government officials. The group noted that Trump issued presidential proclamations commemorating the deaths of first lady Barbara Bush and pastor Billy Graham. McCain, who died Saturday at 81, is a decorated Vietnam War hero who spent more than five years as a prisoner-of-war and served in the Senate for six terms.
  • Boy Scouts, Elks set to retire flags

    03/13/2007 8:00:26 AM PDT · by SmithL · 5 replies · 163+ views
    Contra Costa Times ^ | 3/13/7 | Chris Treadway
    Conducting ceremonies to properly and respectfully retire American flags is a long-standing responsibility accorded Boy Scout troops. On Sunday, the members of Boy Scout Troop 146 in El Sobrante will take part in that tradition. The ceremony, the first in recent memory held by the troop, will take place at 11 a.m. in the back parking lot of the Richmond Elks Lodge at 3931 San Pablo Dam Road in El Sobrante. Elks Lodge No. 1251 is partnering with the Scouts to hold the ceremony to retire U.S. flags no longer fit for display. Anyone who has a flag is welcome...