Devine’s VFW Post 3966 and Boy Scout Troop 72 are honored to host Devine’s 3rd Annual Memorial Day Commemoration and Flag Retirement Ceremony on Monday, May 29 at 9:30 am. We will be honoring those who gave all, and remembering those who sacrificed and served. We will also be retiring worn American flags for our community. When the U.S. flag becomes worn or faded, it is important to take it down and properly dispose of it. The U.S. flag code states that when the flag “is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, [it] should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.” Troop 72 considers it an honor to properly retire American flags with dignity. We will be asking active and retired military members to help us as part of our ceremony.
Please join us this year as we remember once again. Memorial Day, Monday, May 29th at 9:30 am, at the VFW at 211 W. College Avenue, Devine.
Troop 72 will be collecting old, worn out and tattered flags so that they can give the flags a proper retirement. Flags can be dropped off at the VFW Post in Devine at 211 W. College Ave. For more information or to arrange for pickup, call 210-232-7803 and leave a message.
Boy Scout sausage plate fundraiser
The Devine Boy Scout Troop 72 are having a Sausage Plate Fundraiser in conjunction with the Memorial Day Commemoration and Flag Retirement Ceremony, Monday, May 29, pick-up times 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Plates will be sold for $7 at the following time and location as well as by individual scouts in advance. And of course, they will also be sold the day of the event. (May 20 at Walmart 9:00 to 3:00 pm).
We deliver,
bless someone with a meal
If you have someone you wish to bless with a meal, or would like to designate a meal for a shut-in, you may purchase a ticket and we will deliver it that afternoon as long as it is in the Devine area. Last year scout families were happy to deliver more than 50 meals as a community service.
Thank you for supporting your local scout troop.
Craft Fair by VFW Ladies Auxiliary
Everyone loves a craft fair! Come and see what the VFW Ladies Auxiliary has to offer as they sponsor the 3nd annual Memorial Day Craft Fair at the VFW on May 29 from 10:00 to 3:00 pm.
Come and join us at this community event.
Crafters tables available
Crafters, tables are still available! If interested please contact Sue at (830) 931-1051.
By Patricia Richard
Special to the Devine News