Flag Day 2011
On Tuesday, June 14th, 2011, Evergreen Washelli will celebrate Flag Day, which commemorates the adoption of the United States flag in 1777. The American flag flies free – a unifying symbol of our nation that soars proudly above our homes, camp sites, small businesses, corporate offices, hospitals and schools. The U.S. Flag Code states that the flag “when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.”
Evergreen Washelli is in need of 5’ x 9 ½’ flags for The Avenue of Colors in our Veterans Memorial Cemetery, as well as for retiring flags upon Veteran’s cremations.
You may donate by:
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Bringing in a flag for donation
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Donating any dollar amount towards a new flag
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Donating $70 for a new flag in memory of a loved one
If you wish to donate a flag or funds to purchase them, please contact Brenda Spicer at 206.362.5200
We will accept flags for retirement on Flag Day.
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