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The event will include Lew-Port High School Principal Paul J. Casseri presenting Vietnam veteran and former Lew-Port student Gerald Gibson with a high school diploma. Area officials, including State Sen. George Maziarz, Town of Lewiston Supervisor Steve Reiter, Village of Lewiston Mayor Terry Collesano and members of the town and village boards, are expected to attend.
All veterans from the Lewiston and Porter areas are invited to participate. Dinner is provided at no charge for veterans, who may bring one guest. Additional guests may attend for $5.
Members of Boy Scout Troop No. 23 will conduct a flag retirement ceremony
Following both events, a free luncheon will be served by the American Legion Auxiliary Members at the Middleport Firehall. Homemade soup and sandwiches will be served. Boys State and Girls State Citizens, sponsored by the Clute-Phillips American Legion Family, will speak about their experiences.
Following the ceremony, a flag retirement ceremony will take place at the Legion Post (6525 Ward Road).
Anyone wishing to dispose of and properly retire a worn or weathered American flag may bring it to the Legion at any time. Following the ceremonies, chowder, hot dogs and hamburgers will be sold.
The general public is welcome to attend. For additional information, call 731-4712.
Ceremonies begin at 11 a.m. with the placing of a memorial wreath next to the veterans monument, the raising of the flag, speakers, and the playing of taps. The color guard will be provided by the Western New York Corps of Cadets.
Following the ceremony, the Lioness Club will serve warm beverages and pastry at the St. Vincent DePaul Parish Center, 2748 Military Road, Town of Niagara. All are welcome to join the Lions in honoring the veterans.
For information, call 297-4337 and leave a message.