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Flag ceremony honors Dyersburg WWII Vet and retires flags
Monday, June 26, 2023
State Gazette photos/William Northcutt
Jackson, Tennessee Mayor Scott Conger declared June 24, 2023, Flag Retirement Day. The event drew dignitaries, retired veterans, active members of the military. Dyersburg resident, Seaman 1st Class and WWII veteran Jack Claiborne, spoke of his experience during the D-Day invasion.
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Marine Corps League Detachment Color Guard -
Seaman 1st Class, WWII veteran Jack Claiborne -
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Boy Scout Carter Beachum talks about the meaning of the flag -
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Flags being retired -
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The Boy Scouts of America assisted with the ceremony -
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Marine Veteran Robin Griffith says he was "born on Paris Island," meaning his life started with his military training -
Veteran David Langue and Peg McLean came to Jackson and found a community of other veterans -
Marine Color Guard leader Jarrod Beachum and son Carter participated in the days event, honoring flag and their family who've served -
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