This poignant photo, taken at Forest Lawn on Memorial Day 2010, shows three generations honoring deceased veterans by placing flags on their graves before the start of the Erie County American Legion’s annual ceremony.

Save The Date!

Flag Retirement Ceremony at Forest Lawn

With Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Buffalo Fire Dept., Rotary Club of Buffalo and the Erie County American Legion.

Bring your old flags for proper retirement via burning.

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Friday, June 12 at 10:00 a.m.Visit www.forest-lawn.com for more information.

Program Agenda 8:30 a.m. Decoration of Graves

9:00 a.m.Commencement of Services Anthony N. Druzbik, Jr. Department Service Officer

To The Colors Military Honors

Prayer (Invocation) Richard Allein Erie County Chaplain

Pledge of Allegiance Wayne Sorrentino Erie County Vice Commander

Introduction of Distinguished Guests John Siefert Past Department Vice Commander

Placing of Wreath On Monument Linda Miskell, Presidentand Short Address Erie County Auxiliary

Placing of Wreath On Monument Holly Baker, Presidentand Short Address Gold Star Mothers

Placing of Wreath On Monument Ronald Dieboldand Short Address Past Chef de Gare 40/8, Voiture #476

Principal Wreath on Spanish American Paul J. StewardAnd American Legion Monument Erie County Commander

Principal Memorial Day Address Paul J. Steward Erie County Commander

ONE MINUTE OF SILENCE

Gun Salute Erie County Military Honors

Taps Erie County Military Honors

Closing Prayer (Benediction) Richard Allein Erie County Chaplain