Legionnaires hang nearly 100 flags for July 4 holiday

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“Up bright and early on July 4th were members and friends of Henry G. Fix, Post 23 putting up nearly 100 American Flags in downtown Garretson and in front of the Veteran’s Administration Medical Center in Sioux Falls and then taking them down before dusk. Volunteers included Robert Meyer, Gary and Cheryl Lyngen, Tara Hough, Aarryon Flores, Gale Larson, Steven Hurley, Dell and Arlys Johnson, Don Dorsman and Markel Gnadt. What a great way to display the patriotism of the Garretson Community on this Independence Day! Thank you for brightening up the town. -photos submitted by Legion Commander Rob Meyer

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