Sons of the American Legion gives back to Vietnam Veteran

Monday, April 29, 2019

DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers

The Sons of the American Legion gathered Monday evening to replace worn flags at the home of Vietnam Veteran Dee Schmidt and his wife Sharon. The American and Missouri Flags were replaced with new flags. Participating wee Hunter Larson, Ryan Kaufman, Josh Kaufman, James Kaufman, Robert Chaney and Jake Null. American Legion Commander Tony Curran was on hand to collect the old flags so they can be properly disposed of.

The Sons of the American Legion starts the flag replacement ceremony.
The worn flags fly prior to the ceremony.
Vietnam Veteran Dee Schmidt hands the worn flag over to American Legion Commander Tony Curan for proper disposal.
Hunter Larson and Ryan Kaufman fold the worn Missouri Flag after it is lowered.
The new flags are raised.
Ryan Kaufman and Hunter Larson stand at attention as the worn flags are lowered.
The new flags fly at the home of Dee and Sharon Schmidt of Dexter.
Robert Chaney raises the new flags.
Josh Kaufman and Jake Null fold the worn American Flag after it is lowered.
Hunter Larson, Ryan Kaufman, Josh Kaufman and Jake Null salute as the new flags are raised.