Editor’s note: The photographs were taken Sunday, September 27, 2020, where the future City Bark Park is now being planned. Jerry Brearton submitted the 2021 aerial photo of the upcoming burn site, in Grove Hill Cemetery.
Brearton wrote, “Resolution 440 of the 19th National Legion Convention (adopted in 1937) states (in part) that all unserviceable American Flags, which have been used for the decoration of veterans’ graves on Memorial Day (and other such service), be collected and inspected; worn and unserviceable Flags shall be condemned and properly destroyed of via burning.
“The annual burning ceremony is conducted on the last Sunday in September at 12:30 p.m. It takes place on September 26, 2021, at Morrison Veterans Memorial Park, 150 E. High Street, across from Northside School. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be cancelled.
“The public is invited to attend and may bring their unserviceable flags for burning. While the ceremony is not lengthy, lawn chairs are encouraged.
“Post 328 American Legion in Morrison collects unserviceable flags all year, at their Retired Flags Drop Box, at 306 E. Main Street. Other flags such as POW/MIA and State flags may be deposited as well. The Morrison Legion also sells flags for $20. Members will assist in replacing and or installing them, if needed. Questions can be directed to the Post at 815-310-0333 or 328@MorrisonAmericanLegion.org.”
Last year, David and Valerie Stern were presented a Citation of Appreciation by Robert Brands, right; it was signed by Post 328 Commander Larry Zuidema. Their certificate read, “Awarded in appreciation for exhibiting outstanding Citizenship by displaying of the United States Flag.”
Left-to-right are Dennis Vanzuiden, Commander Larry Zuidema, and Sergeant-at-Arms and Financial Officer Brearton.
