In honor of Flag Day
PHOTO BY KATHY LEIGH BERKOWITZ
Flag Day 2012 in Lake Wales found these four members of the Ridge Patriots flying the American flag on Hwy. 60, early Thursday morning. Motorists shared their love of the flag, if the constant horn honking was any indication. (l to r) Jane K. Thomas, Janie Nelson, Earlene Head and her husband, Ron, a retired U.S. Navy Chief Yeoman.
PHOTO BY KATHY LEIGH BERKOWITZ
This flag was gently draped over the bushes on the sidewalk next to Hwy. 60, close to 7th St.
PHOTO BY KATHY LEIGH BERKOWITZ
Motorists showed their flag patriotism by honking horns and waving.
PHOTO BY KATHY LEIGH BERKOWITZ
Earlene and her husband, Ron Head, wave to the motorists with much enthusiasm.
PHOTO BY KATHY LEIGH BERKOWITZ
Janie Nelson waves her flag, silhouetted by the morning sun shining through Old Glory.
PHOTO BY KATHY LEIGH BERKOWITZ
Jane K. Thomas was touched by how many people honked as they drove by the flag waving on Hwy. 60, Thursday.
Flag Day was established on June 14, 1916, by President Woodrow Wilson, who issued a proclamation of the same.
By August 1949, National Flag Day was declared by an Act of Congress. Though Flag Day is not an official federal holiday, there are many — especially U.S. veterans, who enjoy celebrating the holiday by displaying the American flag.
