Flag Retirement Ceremony

Friday, September 8

Flag Retirement Ceremony

RETIRE YOUR FLAG IN A DIGNIFIED AND SOLEMN CEREMONY

The Blessed Virgin Mary Assembly of the Knights of Columbus is conducting its annual U.S. Flag Retirement Ceremony on Friday, September 8, at 6:30PM.  This Ceremony is a dignified and solemn occasion for the retirement of unserviceable US Flags.  The event takes place in the back parking lot of Ss. Cyril and Methodius Parish.

Participants include the the Selfridge Air National Guard Fire Department, the Sterling Heights Police Department Honor Guard, members of the Trail Life Troop MI-0214, the American Heritage Girls Troop MI-0214 and the Young Marines.

After the Ceremony hot dogs, apple pie, chips and fountain drinks will be served in the back lot on this beautiful evening, weather-permitting. If inclement weather, the social will take place in the Fr. Mikus Hall.

Please place your damaged flags for the Ceremony in the proper receptacle located in the vestibule or you may bring your damaged flag with you to the ceremony.

Join us at this patriotic event!