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For Immediate Advisory
June 11, 2010

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Military And Veterans To Join City In Flag Day Ceremony

Mayor Michael B. Coleman, Councilmember Hearcel Craig and the City of Columbus Veterans Committee invites the community to observe Flag Day Monday June 14 at City Hall. Join the Veterans Groups, local veterans, representatives of the U.S. Military and patriotic citizens as they come together to honor the nation’s symbol at the annual City of Columbus Flag Day Ceremony. This year’s event is free and open to the public.

Mayor Michael B. Coleman, and the City of Columbus Veterans Committee invites the community to observe Flag Day Monday June 14 at City Hall. Join the Veterans Groups, local veterans, representatives of the U.S. Military and patriotic citizens as they come together to honor the nation’s symbol at the annual City of Columbus Flag Day Ceremony. This year’s event is free and open to the public.

"We stand together to pay respect to our flag,” said Mayor Michael B. Coleman. “We owe a great deal of gratitude to those brave men and women who serve our country, their strong families and our community.”

“As a veteran, I am keenly aware of what our flag stands for, both at home and abroad,” said Councilmember Hearcel F. Craig, who served in the U. S. Army from 1970-72. “I look forward to this ceremony and joining with Columbus residents to honor one of our most visible symbols of freedom.”

“We as a nation have honored the flag since 1877. I understand the sacrifices that have been made for this flag to fly high as a symbol of our Nation and I am proud that we live in a City that honors her every year,” said Fred Yates, Director of the Equal Business Opportunity Commission Office and Chair of the City’s Veterans Committee.

WHAT:
City of Columbus Annual Flag Day Ceremony

WHERE:
City Hall
90 West Broad Street
Portman Plaza

WHEN:
Monday, June 14, 2010
Noon

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