The James D Piper VFW
Post 12118 of Copperopolis begins each monthly meeting held at the Copperopolis
Fire Department with a flag ceremony honoring the military personnel that have
given the ultimate sacrifice.
The veterans, though previously happily chatting together as
they walked to the flag pole, immediately fell into line and gave their utmost
solemn respect as the ceremony began. A salute was called by Commander Al Gilbert
the response was quick and precise. Chaplain Rick Westberg then gave a prayer for
those fallen and read a list of names of all that had given their lives for our
freedom in the month of December fighting in Operation Iraqi Freedom and
Operation New Dawn.
The flag was then lowered to half mast as Taps was played by
Post Adjutant, Service Officer and Bugler Ralph Murphy.
The flag remains at half mast throughout the day to honor
the fallen.
For more information about VFW Post 12118 contact Commander
Al Gilbert at coppervfw@gmail.com.