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CARL SITTER CAMP, Shenandoah Valley
Chapter #543, Thomas E. Kivlehan, Jr., Secretary.
On May 1, 2024 members of the Carl L. Sitter
Camp and Camp Followers, Charlie Davis, Wanda
Lawson, and Irene Mertens presented a “Fold the
Flag” program to Unity Lodge #146, Front Royal,
VA. It was a regular meeting night for the Lodge
and before the program a light supper was in order.
After having a nice lunch and a chance to talk with
some of the Lodge members, the Fold A flag
program was given. Commander Charlie Davis
began his program as usual with the introduction of
our group and then gave a talk on how the flag
should be displayed and when it should be used. He L-R: Charlie Davis, Wanda Lawson, and Irene Mertens
offered recorded bugle signals that indicated to the
military when to pay attention and listen for further orders, when to come to order for the raising of the flag in
the morning, and the lowering of the flag in the evening. Camp Followers Wanda and Irene then proceeded to
fold the flag properly as Charlie narrated the meaning of each fold and what it represented. Taps were played
at the end of the program. The Master of Unity Lodge thanked us for our presentation, and we were shown
much appreciation for our efforts that evening.

MAJOR RAYMOND MANNONI CAMP, Heroes of '76, South
Mississippi Chapter No. 171, Arthur L. Patrick, Adjutant. Heroes of ’76
from our Camp were asked by the Most Worshipful Grand Master of
Mississippi, Stephen Yon, to present the colors at the opening of the 206th
Mississippi Grand Lodge Communication on 8 March 2024. We were
honored to accept, and our members performed and outstanding
presentation.

L-R: Gerald Essary, Mark Hop-
kins and Ben Jones with Grand
Master Stephen Yon observing

FORT SUTTER CAMP, Sacramento Chapter #133, Roy W.
Pinkerton, Adjutant. On Thursday, July 11 2024, Heroes of ’76
from Fort Sutter Camp presented the “Building the Flag”
program to attendees at Tri-Valley Republicans meeting in
Pleasanton, CA. The program was well presented and truly
appreciated by the attendees.

Fort Sutter Camp presenting the “Building the
Flag” program