A Flag Day ceremony has been a tradition at the Mormon Battalion Historic Site for the past eleven years. Under the direction and expertise of the Public Affairs Committee of the San Diego Stake Stan conducted the ceremonies on Saturday, June 15th at the Battalion. Besides conducting he gave a talk and told a little bit about the lives and service of four veterans. 'These veterans were SGT Timothy Allen Woodruff of the US Army, MCPO Ray Flores, US Navy (retired), MSG Carlos Ignot, US Army (retired), and LTC Susan D. Simpson Inot, US Army (retired). Their service and dedication exemplify the highest ideals of sacrifice and service, and as a gesture symbolizing gratitude and respect, they were each inducted as honorary members of the Mormon Battalion.
Patriotism is a noble characteristic for all citizens to aspire to. It involves an awareness and willingness to act for the benefit of all. We are grateful for the men and women who are willing to serve all of us by serving in one of the branches of our military forces. We are all blessed by the men and women who are not only willing to serve, potentially sacrifice their very lives, and who also exemplify the qualities of faith, sacrifice, and service. These qualities of character are so needed in our nation and world today. Developing them is something we can all do, and when we do, we are also exemplifying our patriotism as citizens.
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