Flag Day Ceremony Presented by Veolia Water

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VANCOUVER, Wash.—(May 26, 2009) – Clark County soldiers recently returned from duty overseas will lead the Annual National Pause for the Pledge at the June 14 Flag Day Ceremony Presented by Veolia Water. This patriotic ceremony is organized by Fort Vancouver National Trust and held at the Fort Vancouver National Site's bandstand on the Parade Ground. WHAT: Flag Day Ceremony Presented by Veolia Water WHO: Organized by Fort Vancouver National Trust's Celebrate Freedom office WHEN: Sunday, June 14, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. WHERE: The bandstand on the Parade Ground, Fort Vancouver National Site across from the Grant House, 1101 Officers Row WHY: To honor our nation's flag, and to join citizens in communities across the nation to pause and recite the Pledge of Allegiance FLAG DAY HISTORY: In 1949 President Harry S. Truman declared Flag Day a national holiday commemorating the nation's flag as a symbol of the country, its history and ideals. MORE INFO: Call Fort Vancouver National Trust, 360-992-1800 or www.fortvan.org DETAILS: Clark County soldiers recently returned from duty overseas will lead the National Pause for the Pledge. Colors will be presented by 3 of the 354 Regiment, 95th Division (Training Support), U.S. Army Reserves Music provided by the 204th Army Band, Vancouver, WA and vocal soloist Kyra Smith Remarks by Vancouver Mayor Royce Pollard, 2008 Marshall Public Leadership Award recipient Cheryl Bledsoe and 2009 Marshall Youth Award recipient Emma Sagor Original poems will be read by local fifth grade students from Marshall Elementary (Autumn Beck, Anthony Harris and Sara Winstanley) and Orchards Elementary (Joanna Alvarez, Olivia Dietzman and Lindsey Hughes) Complimentary refreshments donated: Pizza from Papa Murphy's Take N' Bake Pizza; snacks from Trader Joe's and Frito-Lay; soft drinks from Corwin Beverage Company About Celebrate Freedom: The Flag Day Ceremony is one of several free Celebrate Freedom programs organi