Mike's Eagle Project

Pictures of the Flag Retirement Ceremony - June 14, 2004

Preparation begins with driving stakes for crowd control.
Mike adjusts the fire barrels aided by a fireman from Concord.
Mike runs over the program schedule with JROTC studens and scouts.
Scouts fold the flag used in the opening ceremony.
JROTC students line up with scouts for the opening.
JROTC students hold the flag while Mike reads the opening.
Over 500 flags were respectfully retired by burning them.
Bedford citizens carry flags up to be retired.
Thirty five Bedford residents attended and participated in the ceremony.
Sen. Susan Fargo congratulates Mike on his Eagle project.
The closing stressed respect for the flag and patriotism.
Mike cools down the fire barrels before loading them on a truck.
Flag Pamphlet - web version
Flag Pamphlet - print version