Flag retirement ceremony held at Elks Lodge in Butler

Old Glory was retired along with many others during the official ceremony held last night at the Bates County Elks Lodge.  The ceremony included readings explaining the history of our flag, prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. The public was invited to participate in the proper disposal of worn flags which was hosted by local scouts, FM 92 radio station and the Bates County Elks Lodge.

Scouts participating in the flag retirement ceremony:

Front Row: Wyatt Davis, Joshua Prilhird, David Gayman, Trenton Coffman, Baylee Hudson, Jessica Blaser

Second Row: Samantha Henderson, Trevor Coffman, Hunter Stephanson

Third Row: Brodie Reno, Trenton Bagby, Ian Apple, Kenton Deems, Codi Westmoreland, Ian Snider

Fourth Row: Miranda Knight, Shakira Agunbiade, Tyler Coffman, Christopher Sullins, William Haliburton, Tannor Thomas, Justin Deems, Alan Shatto

Fifth Row: Breauna Schroeder, Landon Elmer, James Wood, J.R. Lawrence, Nick Englehart, Robert Branson, and Jayce Teeman.