AVENUE OF FLAGS AND KC HALL FLAGPOLE

AVENUE OF FLAGS

The United States flag is the symbol of our nation and its form of government. Displaying the flag is a symbol of our patriotism, pride and support of our nation and the principles and ideals that govern it. Memorial Day is a day set aside by our country to honor the memory of the service men and women that have sacrificed their lives to defend our country and preserve our freedom and way of life. As Memorial Day approached our assembly discussed activities to remember and honor these men and women. It was decided to install an avenue of flags on the access road to the Church and erect a flagpole at the entrance to the Knights of Columbus Hall. Supplies were purchased and the Sir Knights decided to meet early Saturday morning on May 26, 2001 Memorial Day weekend, to work together to install the flags. The flags were on display for the 3-day Memorial Day weekend and were viewed by the approximately 980 families that are members of the parish. The display of flags stimulated patriotic discussions among the parishioners at the social gathering for coffee and doughnuts after the masses. The assembly received many favorable comments in support of their efforts regarding the flag display. The assembly will put the flags on display for the patriotic holidays.

	(left) Sir Knights begin installation of the Avenue of Flags by pounding 1ft. metal sleeves in the ground to hold the flagpoles. (right) Sir Knight carries a 3x5ft. flag on a 10ft. pole to be placed in the sleeve. On completion there were 20 flags lining the access road to the Church. It was a beautiful display for the Memorial Day weekend reminding over 980 families attending mass of the sacrifice of the service men and women who gave their lives to preserve our freedom and way of life.

FLAGPOLE IN FRONT OF KC HALL