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05-09-08, 06:14 AM
Dedication Of Village 9/11 Flag Held at Library
A ceremony dedicating the Village's 9/11 flag was held on Sunday, March 30th at the Garden City Public Library. The flag was proudly carried for the 2nd Battalion, 25th Marines of Garden City by Gunnery Sergeant (now Master Sergeant) James J. DuPont, a village resident, while he was serving in Iraq in 2003. The flag bears the names of Garden City citizens who lost loved ones in the tragedy on September 11, 2001 along with their wishes of thanks and support for Master Sergeant DuPont's efforts.
The handsomely framed 9/11 flag is hanging on the brick wall facing the stairwell to the Library's lower level for all residents to see. The display was made possible through the efforts of John Spellman, Kathy M. DuPont, who is the wife of Master Sergeant DuPont, and donations from the Garden City American Legion. Honored guest Master Sergeant DuPont spoke about the history of the flag to the group who attended the dedication. Library Director Alan G. Roeckel thanked him for the flag, for his service, and the sacrifices that he and his family have made.
Master Sergeant DuPont and the 2nd Battalion, 25th Marines are scheduled to be redeployed to Iraq or Afghanistan later this month. All of the attendees wished Master Sergeant DuPont and his family good luck and a safe deployment. A reception attended by Library and Village trustees, representatives form the American Legion, and Master Sergeant DuPont and his family followed the dedication at the Library.
Ellie
A ceremony dedicating the Village's 9/11 flag was held on Sunday, March 30th at the Garden City Public Library. The flag was proudly carried for the 2nd Battalion, 25th Marines of Garden City by Gunnery Sergeant (now Master Sergeant) James J. DuPont, a village resident, while he was serving in Iraq in 2003. The flag bears the names of Garden City citizens who lost loved ones in the tragedy on September 11, 2001 along with their wishes of thanks and support for Master Sergeant DuPont's efforts.
The handsomely framed 9/11 flag is hanging on the brick wall facing the stairwell to the Library's lower level for all residents to see. The display was made possible through the efforts of John Spellman, Kathy M. DuPont, who is the wife of Master Sergeant DuPont, and donations from the Garden City American Legion. Honored guest Master Sergeant DuPont spoke about the history of the flag to the group who attended the dedication. Library Director Alan G. Roeckel thanked him for the flag, for his service, and the sacrifices that he and his family have made.
Master Sergeant DuPont and the 2nd Battalion, 25th Marines are scheduled to be redeployed to Iraq or Afghanistan later this month. All of the attendees wished Master Sergeant DuPont and his family good luck and a safe deployment. A reception attended by Library and Village trustees, representatives form the American Legion, and Master Sergeant DuPont and his family followed the dedication at the Library.
Ellie