Veterans Honored At Cadiz Field Of Flags Ceremony

A small crowd gathered as the Cadiz Field of Flags off U.S. 68/80 came to a close Saturday morning with a brief ceremony to honor and remember veterans.

Cadiz American Legion Post 74 Adjutant Curt Holmes said the organization has been conducting the annual Field of Flags for nearly a decade with support from city and county government, community members, and others.

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He said it’s become a tradition to see the flags up from June 14th through July 4th to honor veterans.

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Five members of the Cadiz American Legion then conducted military honors by firing three rounds from rifles, followed by the playing of Taps.

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Following the playing of taps, the flags were cut down and properly folded by American Legion members and handed to family and community members who had purchased one to honor a military veteran.

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