Flag Retirement Ceremony

The United States Flag had served its tour of duty, flying daily over Kosciusko Upper for all to see as they entered the building each day.  Through its time of service, many events happened at the school, in the community and in the nation, and the flag continued to furl with pride.  As the elements from the weather, and from the wear and tear of every day life, became evident on the flag; we realized that it must come down and be replaced.....but not without the dignity of a FLAG RETIREMENT ceremony.  This was a sacred ceremony that many students and some teachers had never participated in.  The American Legion Riders placed flags around the perimeter of the viewing area.  Students sat quietly and listened to the words that were spoken.  There was a special recognition of Mrs. Melanie McCafferty, whose brother died in the strike on the Pentagon on 9-11.  Melvin Gibson talked about the flag and the meaning of each part of the flag, as the flag was placed on the concrete.  Then began the ceremony of retiring the flag that had flown over Upper.  There were tears in the eyes of students and teachers for the pride that we all feel in being able to live in a wonderful country like the United States of America.   Thanks to Mandi Yates for providing some of the pictures. 

Special hugs from friends!

 

 American Legion Riders

Children were very attentive!



 

 

We will never be the same having had this experience.