©By Larry Hume (VFW Post 8904)

Flag at Half-Staff Alert - Queen Elizabeth II

September 8, 2022 - As a mark of respect for the memory of Queen Elizabeth II, President Biden has ordered that the American flag be lowered to half staff until sunset on the day of interment (TBA). All flags flying with the American flag should also be lowered. If you have an outside flag that cannot be lowered, respect can be shown by tying a black ribbon or cord to the top of the flag staff.

Day of interment will be provided when known.

Flag Half Staff Alert - Patriot Day

September 6, 2022 - In the United States, Patriot Day occurs on September 11 of each year in memory of those killed that day in 2001. 

US Flags and other flags flying with it should be lowered to half staff at sunup on Sunday, September 11, 2022 and raised at sundown the same day. It is permissible to lower them the evening before on September 10.

 If you have outdoor flags that cannot be lowered, respect for the day can be shown by tying a black cord or ribbon to the top of the mast.

VJ Day Observance Set for Friday on Downtown Square

August 31, 2022 - World War II came to an end with the formal surrender of the Japanese on September 2, 1945 aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay and this day has become known as VJ Day (Victory over Japan).

Shelby County Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8904 and the Auxiliary will hold an observance on Friday, September 2, 2021 at the Veterans Memorial on the grounds of the Historic Courthouse in Center.

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