Flag that flew over U.S. Capitol raised at Alexander Municipal Complex on Veteran’s Day, American Legion presents Mayor with plaque

Alexander’s American Legion Post 28 held a flag raising ceremony at the City of Alexander Municipal Complex on Veteran’s Day, November 11. In 2019 the flag was presented to the Post by Arkansas U.S. Senator John Boozman, in recognition of the American Legion’s 100^th Anniversary. Included with the flag was documentation certifying it flew over the U.S. Capitol. This is only the fourth time its been flown.

After raising and lowering the American Flag the MIA/POW Flag was attached and then the two flags were raised together. Handling the halyard is American Legion member and Past Commander Harold Timmerman. Standing next to him is current Post Commander Ken Farrell. Timmerman

is also a member of the city council.

After the flag raising ceremony Farrell presented Alexander Mayor Paul Mitchell with a plaque in appreciation for the city allowing the Post to use “city property” without cost. Specifically, in 2018 the city council, at the suggestion of Mayor Mitchell, approved allowing the newly formed American Legion Post free use of the Community Center (Old City Hall) for its meetings and other activities. The council has also allowed the post free use of the City Park for its fund raisers.

The plaque reads, “In appreciation of Mayor Paul Mitchell and his City Council Members. A special thank you for allowing us the use of the city property.”

In the photo (L to R) are Farrell, Mitchell and Timmerman.