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To the official site of the Somerset County Flag Committee, Inc.

Membership Drive                                              Support through Donations

AN INVITATION FOR A SITE VISIT

When the flag site's memorial platform was designed and the design donated in 1998 by the EADS Group, it included paving stones for future engraved memorials.  Exactly forty stones line the back wall. Between July 16 and 19, 2010 those forty stones were engraved by Shetler Memorials.

We intend to add the names of those on our Beyond The Call page soon.

AUGUST 19 - 20, 2010
The flag that flew last year and repaired last winter again needed repairs. The flag donated to the Committee, June 2009, by the Somerset Woodmen of the World Lodge 19 was raised by the America's 9/11 Riders. It was a long and emotional day for the Riders; but, when asked to volunteer there was no hesitation. As one of the Riders was thanked while leaving, his response was, "It is an honor".

Coming Down
Going Up

The following letter was received with a donation and shared here with permission and the thanks of the Committee.

Dear Dan, [Dan Mickey, Somerset Trust Company]

Thank you so much for the work that you're doing on behalf of the flag committee. I've no desire to be voting or on the committee, but want to help with a donation. Every day, I get to drive under that huge flag on my way to work (or Starbucks). With a son serving in the Marines, it never fails to stir emotions when I see that flag. God bless your efforts and the work of the committee.

Sincerely,
Mary Oglevee
Somerset, PA

JUNE - JULY 2010

MAY 2010

May 30
May 29
May 28
May 26

 

FLAG DAY - JUNE 14, 2009

Flag Day, Sunday June 14, 2009 at 4:00 PM a rededication ceremony
was held at the flag site behind the Quality Inn in Somerset, PA.
We raised a 30 foot by 60 foot flag to the top of the 120 foot pole.
The ceremony rededicated the site to our county veterans.
A new granite memorial was dedicated to the Flight 93 heroes
and the flag pole was rededicated to the Flight 93 heroes.
  
Additional pictures can be viewed on the HISTORY page.

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Next Meeting
7:00PM September 15, 2010
at the Somerset American Legion.

Phone number:
(814) 445-FLAG
(814) 445-3524

Directions

Pennsylvania Turnpike to Somerset Exit 110
Turn right into Quality Inn parking lot
Flag site is behind the Quality Inn

During 2010
the flag will fly from Memorial Day
until Veterans Day