Abandoned Antiques held its annual Flag Day event Saturday for Field of Honor 2024. The guest speakers spoke on a variety of subjects. Antwane Bohanon read the poem “My Name Is Old Glory.” Martin Hoffert told the audience about the West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery and the Support Committee, and John T. Wayne shared patriotic thoughts and history. World War II veteran John Abbott was presented a flag from River City Chapter, NSDAR that was flown over DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, DC. Army personnel from the local recruiting office performed the flag folding ceremony. Refreshments were provided by Boar’s Head and Milano’s.
