The Flag Retirement Ceremony took place on Monday, May 15th at Fort Massac State Park at the Fort Massac Trout Pond.
Many were in attendance as the Boy Scout Troop 101 lead the Ceremony. There were over 50 flags to be retired.
Veterans, Officials, and Community members were allowed to take part in the ceremony.
Below – WMOK’s video of the Flag Retirement Ceremony
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