Jones County veteran Frank Duke — escorted by JCSO Deputy Sgt. Boisey Hunt — carry a folded flag to the fire pit during the June 15 flag retirement ceremony. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff
The names of the Jones County veterans who gave the ultimate sacrifice are displayed on crosses at the sheriff’s office. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff
Members of the Jones County Sheriff’s Department Honor Guard fold an American flag prior to its burning as part of the flag retirement ceremony. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff
Sheriff’s office hosts ceremony to honor used flags
The first official retirement ceremony for the American Flag at the Jones County Sheriff’s Office was held last week, complete with all the honor and reverence possible for the solemn occasion.
The June 15 event was held in front of the sheriff’s office using a fire pit that was constructed for the ceremony. Chief Deputy Earl Humphries was the mast…
