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Poloncarz joins Paul Marzello to present 10 flags, including one that’s 30’x60’
By the Press Secretary to the Erie County Executive
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz joined President and CEO of the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park Paul J. Marzello Sr. at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park to donate flags for the park’s use during upcoming Flag Day observations. As part of the annual donation this year, Erie County is presenting 10 flags to the park, including a giant, 30-feet-by-60-feet U.S. flag, seven 3-feet-by-5-feet U.S. flags, a South Korean flag, and a POW/MIA flag.
“The Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park is a solemn spot to remember and honor the heroes who defended our freedoms, and the donation of these flags is Erie County’s way of saying thank you to them for their service,” Poloncarz said. “Flag Day is a perfect opportunity to reflect on our service men and women while reaffirming our belief in the flag and all it stands for.”
Marzello said, “The mission of the Naval and Military Park is to honor, educate, inspire and preserve. These flags will aid us in completing that mission, and I thank Erie County for this donation.”
Flag Day, celebrated on June 14, commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress.
For more information on the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park, visit https://buffalonavalpark.org/.
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