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Scouts conduct flag retirement ceremony

June 14, 2017 by Fairhave Neighborhood News

Press Release

The Boy Scouts of Troop 333 Freetown, assisted by Cub Scouts from surrounding towns, conducted a retirement ceremony on Saturday, 6/3, at Eagle’s Nest Camp at Cathedral Camp. Thousands of tired and worn American Flags were burned in an honorable and solemn ceremony.

Nearly fifty residents and parents attended the hour-long ceremony which included staff from State Representative Paul Schmid’s office and Mrs. Fred Maxfield, wife of recently deceased Troop 333 Assistant Scoutmaster Fred Maxfield, for whom the ceremony was dedicated.

Troop 333 Senior Patrol Leader Michael Gould (LEFT) of Middleboro, serving as the Commander for the ceremony, addresses the audience at the opening of the Flag Retirement ceremony on June 3. Kyle Viera of Rochester (RIGHT) presents American Flags for inspection. Submitted photo.

Troop Committee Chairman, Michael McCormack, commented in his opening remarks, “Ralph Waldo Emerson is frequently quoted that ‘It isn’t the destination that is important, it is the journey.’”

“Scouting is a perfect example of what that journey can mean to these Scouts,” said Mr. McCormack. “Their journey in­cluded some­one we’ve just lost — Mr. Maxfield. And I hope that no one will forget the lessons he left us.”

American and POW-MIA flags, as well as state flags and stan­dards of U.S. military services had been gathered from drop-off locations in New Bed­ford, Fall River, Lake­ville and Freetown.

Click here to download the entire 6/15/17 issue: 06-15-17 OldStoneSchoolhouse

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