Volunteers needed to set up flags for “The Flagman’s Mission Continues” ceremony, Sunday, November 13th.
This is for the funeral of a World War II veteran who witnessed the Pearl Harbor attacks from the USS West Virginia.
Keith W. Tipsword will be laid to rest Sunday. The flags will be set up for the ceremony.
Volunteers will set up hundreds of 3x5 American flags in Altamont 1 p.m. Sunday at VFW Post 7676.
The USS West Virginia sat in the harbor when Japanese airplanes attacked.
Organizers welcoming volunteers 12 and older. Those with pickup trucks are very welcome.
They add that setup and takedown generally takes about two to three hours. Volunteers will take flags down 1 p.m. November 16th. They say you should bring your cameras, as the flags provide an excellent photo opportunity.
