Flag Day Ceremony
Each year, near Flag Day, the Putnam Lodge of Elks 594 reverently honors the country’s flag. In a solemn ceremony they trace the extensive history of the country’s flags and freedoms, sing patriotic songs, listen to a speaker and retire worn American flags. Michael Martin, exalted ruler, said the honors for the flag were mandated by the Elks in 1908. The tenets of the Elks are charity, justice, brotherly love and fidelity.


The Putnam Elks and the color guard at the conclusion of the Elks' Flag Day ceremony. Linda Lemmon photos.