The flagpole at Bonita Springs Elementary became the center of attention during a visit with the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
The group came as part of a ceremony to dedicate an American flag that has flown over the United States capitol in Washington, D.C. on July 3, 2006.
“This has been a very high honor to be able to present this flag to the school and the principal,” said Joan McKay, the flag chairman for the Barefoot Beach chapter of the DAR.
McKay spoke to students about the importance of the American Revolution and her ancestors’ fight for independence.
Bonita Springs City Mayor Jay Arend reiterated those statements during the official presentation of the flag, which was folded and encased by the American Legion Post 303 of Bonita Springs.
“We are dedicating this flag and it is a special instrument of what this country stands for,” said Arend, of the flag that will be displayed at the school’s media center. “It carries a lot of honor and pride.”
And to show their respect to the encased flag, students raised another American flag on the pole and pledged their allegiance.
“It’s a real honor to feel the support of the community and organizations. It’s a great program,” said David Short, the school’s principal.
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