WEEMS—The Richard Henry Lee Chapter (RHLC), Virginia Society, Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) conducted a formal U.S. flag retirement ceremony on Saturday, October 24.
With RHLC president Dr. Dennis Martin presiding, over 500 unserviceable flags were destroyed by fire with solemn dignity, reported third vice president 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 Cobbs Hall National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), many members of the extended Kellum family, as well as members of the general public, said Rhodes.
Several younger members of the Kellum family performed their patriotic duty by placing 13 representative retired U.S. flags on the burn pile as RHL flag committee chairman Paul Carlson read out the names of the 13 original colonies…..
