On June 14, the West Milford Elks hosted its annual Flag Day Ceremony and Flag Retirement. Readings of "Old Glory" as well as singing God Bless America where heard in front of the lodge. There were many who attended, Elks lodge members as well as local residents and veterans. Pictured above are, from left, Elks Trustee John Mitchell, Chaplin Todd Soltesz,
Exalted Ruler Rich 'Otis" Asmus, Esteemed Leading Knight Tammy Roos, Esteemed Lecturing Knight Laura Paul and Elks member Barbara Doster. Preparing the first flag for retirement are, from left, Bill Johnson, district commander of the VFW, Bob Allwood, commander of American Legion Post 289, Ken Hensley, Park Ridge American Legion and West Milford Elk Lodge 2236, Herb Sands, Jr., vice commander of VFW Post 7198, Roy Lake, West Milford Elk Lodge 2236, Dick Wirth, West Milford Elk Lodge 2236 and Pat Loughman, commander of VFW Post 7198. Elks member Curt Higgins is preparing the flag and not in the photo.