Updated Flag Day Ceremony presented by Veolia Water

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NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: This release contains updated info Contact Fort Vancouver National Trust Kim Hash, Director of Programs & Donor Relations 360.992.1804; cell: 360.907.1310 Or Susan Holton, Communications Manager 360.992-1814; cell: 360.936.3561 A Clark County soldier recently returned from overseas duty, Staff Sergeant Patricia Hadden, will lead the Annual National Pause for the Pledge At the Flag Day Ceremony presented by Veolia Water on Sunday, June 14 at Fort Vancouver National Site VANCOUVER, Wash.—(June 5, 2009) – A Clark County soldier recently returned from overseas duty will lead the National Pause for the Pledge at the June 14 Flag Day Ceremony presented by Veolia Water. Staff Sergeant Patricia Hadden is Supply Sergeant for Headquarters, 104th Training Division (Leader Training), US Army Reserves. 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 UPDATED DETAILS: The Flag Day Ceremony begins at 3:30 PM, but music provided by the US Army Reserve 204th Division Band will begin at 3:10 PM. Before the ceremony. A Clark County soldier recently return