Sons of the American Legion gives back to Vietnam Veteran

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The Sons of the American Legion starts the flag replacement ceremony.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers

Hunter Larson, Ryan Kaufman, Josh Kaufman and Jake Null salute as the new flags are raised.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers

The worn flags fly prior to the ceremony.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers

Vietnam Veteran Dee Schmidt hands the worn flag over to American Legion Commander Tony Curan for proper disposal.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers

Hunter Larson and Ryan Kaufman fold the worn Missouri Flag after it is lowered.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers

The new flags are raised.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers

Ryan Kaufman and Hunter Larson stand at attention as the worn flags are lowered.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers

The new flags fly at the home of Dee and Sharon Schmidt of Dexter.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers

Robert Chaney raises the new flags.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers

Josh Kaufman and Jake Null fold the worn American Flag after it is lowered.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.

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