The Downingtown Area Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the service of all U.S. military veterans by holding its 7th Annual Veterans Day Flag Raising Ceremony on Friday, November 11th at 11:00 a.m.
The event will take place at the Veterans Memorial Flag Pole in Kerr Park, Pennsylvania Avenue, Downingtown. GPS location is 19 Park Lane, Downingtown, PA 19335.
The public is encouraged to attend. Taking part in the flag raising will be VFW Post 845, American Legion Post 475, Marine Corps League of Chester County and the Sons of the American Revolution, Philadelphia Chapter. Area elected officials have also been invited.
Speakers will be Glenn Gilbert, Commander of American Legion Post 475, Martin Peterson, Commander of VFW Post 845, Bonnie Shaw, Commandant of the Marine Corps League and our elected officials.
“The Chamber is very proud of our ability to keep a flag flying high over Downingtown. Donations from the local community have been instrumental in our ability to continue this project. I believe that the large flag and adjoining memorial are a fitting tribute to those who have served in our military; past, present and future,” said Jonathan Wright, Chamber President.
“In 2015 Downingtown Borough Council designated the Downingtown Area Chamber of Commerce as the organization responsible for the care, maintenance, and purchasing of new flags at the Veterans Memorial Flag Pole in Kerr Park,” said Steve Plaugher, Executive Director at the Chamber.
Since then more than $15,000 has been raised. The money was used to paint the 120’ flag pole and purchase multiple 30’ x 60’ flags that are flown on holidays and 15’ x 25’ flags that are flown on other days. “We are committed to raising funds necessary for flag pole maintenance, purchase of new flags, and creating an endowment fund to insure that our American Flag is proudly displayed in perpetuity,” said Plaugher.
Businesses and individuals wishing to support the purchase of American Flags, please make checks payable to Chester County Friends of the Flag, Inc. and mail to the Downingtown Area Chamber of Commerce, 216 E. Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335. Chester County Friends of the Flag, Inc., a 501c3 non-profit, is a program of the Downingtown Area Chamber of Commerce.
Any questions, contact the Chamber office at 610-269-1523 or info@dtownchamber.com
