Friday, December 13, 2024
34.0°F
Kalispell Elks hold U.S. flag folding demonstration

Members of the United Veterans of the Flathead Valley presented a U.S. flag
folding demonstration to Elks members at a recent meeting. Elks member Mary
Lou Fitzpatrick, who serves as the captain of the Guard for the organization, read
the meaning of each of the 13 folds. UV members Laura and Dan Reese folded
the flag. 
United Veterans primarily performs military funeral honors here in the
Flathead Valley and are always looking for new members. Contact Mary Lou at
unitedvetsfv@gmail.com if you are interested.
Pictured: Front – Laura and Dan Reese, United Veteran members
Back: Elks members Carol Beaudion, treasurer, Steve Kelly, esquire, Mary Lou
Fitzpatrick, captain of the Guard, United Veterans; and Millie Mitchke, exalted
ruler.