Letter to the editor: Let’s honor the flag at Friday ceremony in Lovell

Dear Editor,

In America, we find ourselves in a difficult situation. At a time when there is much tension and argument, we need to find something to bring us together, something we are all a part of, something we can all respect. I humbly suggest this item is the American flag – Old Glory.

You might have recognized that the flag means a lot to those of us who have served in military service, and it provokes even more intense feelings for those of us who served in combat. The flag has been a way to honor the country since the first Flag Day celebration was held in 1885. The holiday was made official in 1916 by President Woodrow Wilson and designated to be held every June 14.

The American Legion Robert Boyd Stewart Post 11 will again this year honor Flag Day with a commemorative program on June 14 at 6 p.m. in downtown Lovell at the veterans memorial park. The program will include how to properly retire a flag when it is worn out. Everyone is invited to attend. If you have a flag that needs to be retired, please bring it. You can participate in the program and retire your flag, or we can do it for you.

The United States of America really is a great place to live, and it has been for nearly 250 years. A lot of men and women have dedicated and given their lives, both military and civilian, to make it or keep it that way.

Come help us celebrate the symbol that says “America.”

James Thomas

Lovell