Flag Retirement Ceremony Held

Members of the La Grange American Legion Post 102 and VFW Post 5254 salute a tattered American flag which was burned along with other unserviceable American and Texas flags following a respectful and honorable retirement ceremony performed on Dec. 21. Pictured, left to right, are: Richard Gray, First Vice-Commander of Post 102, Dick Frenzel, Chaplain Post 102, Odis Pfeiffer, Commander of Post 102, John Battle, Post 102, Andy Kruppa, Commander of Post 5254 and John D. Marburger, Judge Advocate, Post 102 and 5254. Anyone having worn, faded or tattered American or Texas flags are encouraged to bring them to the Texas Heroes Museum located in the old county jail in La Grange, a designated collection location. All American and Texas flags that are no longer serviceable are properly disposed of from time to time with due and proper formality.