Theodosia Masons plan 4th annual flag retirement ceremony June 30
Boy Scouts helped fold flags during the Theodosia Masons’ 2016 flag retirement ceremony. This year’s ceremony is scheduled for noon Saturday, June 30, at the lodge on Highway 160 in Theodosia next to Lutie School. Those attending are invited to bring old and unserviceable flags for retirement.
Sampson Masonic Lodge #298 in Theodosia will conduct its fourth annual American flag retirement ceremony beginning at noon Saturday, June 30, at the lodge located on Highway 160 next to Lutie School. An Army color guard is scheduled to help open and close the ceremony, and Missouri State Sen. Mike Cunningham will be the keynote speaker.
Girl Scouts from Troop #71227 in Gainesville will play a major role in the proceedings, organizers said, as will the Junior Air Force ROTC from Branson High School. Other organizations scheduled to participate or attend include VFW Post #5366 and AMVETS Post #154 from Isabella, Combat Vets Motorcycle Association chapter 4-12 from Gaines-ville, the Ozark County Honor Guard, the Ozark County Sheriff’s Depart-ment and the Theodosia Area Volunteer Fire Department.
Worn and unserviceable American flags can be dropped off at the Masonic Lodge in Theodosia, at the VFW Post on HH Highway in Isabella or at the Theodosia branch of Century Bank of the Ozarks.
The Masons also welcome those attending to bring flags to the event and, if desired, dedicate them to loved ones, family members, military units or past and present members of the U.S. military before the flags are placed in the retirement fires, said Len Modlinski, who will serve as master of ceremonies.
Everyone is invited.