As part of Tuesday's Flag Day observance, patriots from around the Valley came to the American Legion Post #54 to properly retire several hundred flags. The flags were respectfully folded then boxed for eventual burial.
A large flag is folded as Steve Fletcher, right, begins to gather some of the folded flags for boxing and eventual burial.
Amanda Shepherd, left, and Robin Brugger in a flag-folding groove.
Brent Brugger, left, and Mark Pesognelli show that even the smallest banners get respect.
Don Sherrod, left, and Steve Fletcher give some flags a final tuck.
Carol and Don Sherrod work on a flag amidst a crowd of folders.
Tim Kunz, left, and Matt Lamann cooperate on a large flag.
Howard Hill, left, and Teense Willford finish up a large banner.
Before the dinner break, Teense Willford reads Johnny Cash's "Ragged old flag" to the assembled crowd
Cole Comb, left, Sandy Willford and Teense Willford fold at one table as Paul Perue and Matt Hayes work on flags in the background.
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