By Daily Press staff
The Santa Monica Elks Lodge 906 will celebrate America on Thursday by hoisting the country’s flag in observance of Flag Day, which is officially on June 14.
The ceremony will consist of a history of the United States flag. Boy Scout Troop 915 and Girl Scout Troop 506 will present a succession of flags beginning with the Pine Flag, Snake Flag and ending with the current 50-star flag.
“This order is distinctively American,” said Radean Kiesz, exalted ruler of Santa Monica. “It has linked its destiny to the destiny of our country and made the flag its symbol of self dedication to God, country and fellowmen.”
There also will be a flag retirement ceremony. If you have any retired service-worn flags, bring them to the Santa Monica Elks Lodge, located at 1040 Pico Blvd.
The Santa Monica Lodge program will be held on Thursday, June 12, at 7:30 p.m.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on June 11, 2003. Read the original PDF.