The Richard Henry Lee Chapter (RHLC), Virginia Society, Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) on Saturday, June 28, conducted a formal U.S. flag retirement ceremony.
President Dr. Dennis Martin presided over the ceremony as 600 flags which were no longer serviceable were destroyed by fire with solemn dignity, reported Michael Rhodes.
The flag retirement ceremony took place on Kellum family property in Weems, thanks to the generous support of Liz and Ross Kellum. On hand were representatives of RHLC, as well as regent Catherine Bennett of Cobbs Hall Chapter, National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), many members of the extended Kellum family and the public.
Two of the Kellum’s daughters performed their patriotic duty by placing 13 representative retired U.S. flags on the burn pile as….
