Elks Lodge Honors Old Glory with Patriotic Flag Day Ceremony

Kenton Elks Lodge Holds Annual Flag Day Celebration with Music, History, and Patriotism

In picture from left to right: Dennis Stockert, Andy Stockert, Exalted Ruler Marty McKinley Gray, General Mike Murray, Joseph Gargac, Owen Haudenschield Kenton Elks Lodge 157 held its annual Flag Day Celebration on June 14th. There were 39 members and guests present. The Elks Male Chorus, The Kentones, provided patriotic music selections under the direction of Sue Buroker with Judy Faulkner as accompanist. General Mike Murry, US Army (Retired) p…

Elks Lodge Honors Old Glory with Patriotic Flag Day Ceremony

The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE), also known as the Elks Lodge, brought the community together in a stirring tribute to the American flag during its annual Flag Day Service on Saturday. With members, friends, family and local residents in attendance, the event was a heartfelt blend of ceremony, history and patriotic pride. The ceremony began with voices united in song as attendees sang The Star-Spangled Banner, setting a tone o…

Flag Day celebrates American heraldry, military

“Heraldry is as old as the human race. The carrying of banners has been a custom of all people in all ages,” said Letia Bogan, Exalted Ruler of the Ridgecrest Elks Lodge. The Elks are the only service organization that…

Elks celebrate America with Flag Day ceremony

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