The Marion County Veterans Council works to support veterans, preserve patriotic traditions and promote community awareness of the sacrifices made by members of the United States Armed Forces. The council provides a voice for more than 50 area veterans organizations and interacts directly with the Marion County Veterans Service Officer.
On June 14, members of the community are invited to attend the council’s annual Flag Day program at 3 p.m. at the Ocala-Marion County Veterans Park in Ocala.
The event will celebrate the American flag and the values it represents through a program featuring winning essays from local fourth- and fifth-grade students. The students will present their essays on the theme, “What the Flag Represents to Me,” sharing their thoughts on patriotism, citizenship, freedom and respect for the nation’s most recognized symbol, according to the news release…