Denison Texas | August 19, 2018
Preston Trail Chapter NSDAR is proud to present “That Tattered Old Flag” a recitation by Russel Ekstrom at the Denison Public Library (Eisenhower Room) 300 W Gandy, Denison, Texas at 11:00 am Tuesday, 28 Aug 2018. All are encouraged to attend.
A veteran, Mr Ekstrom spent twenty-eight years in service to his country. Serving in the Army during the Korean War he finished his career as Chief Warrant Officer ( CW 04) in the US Navy during the Viet Nam War. Mr. Ekstrom served in many countries during his time in the two branches of the military.
The poem to be recited tells the story of Old Glory and all she has been through. We hope that you will enjoy the program. While at the library pick up some more information about DAR in addition to future programs held at the Denison Public Library. For more information contact Vicki McComack, Regent at email: PrestonTrailNSDAR@gmail.com or feel free to contact the Denison Public Library, 300 West Gandy, Denison Texas
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was founded in 1890 to promote historic preservation, education and patriotism. Its members are descended from the patriots who won American independence during the Revolutionary War. With more than 177,000 members in approximately 3,000 chapters worldwide, DAR is one of the world’s largest and most active service organizations. DAR members are committed to volunteer service having served more than 12.5 million hours in communities throughout the world during the past three years. To learn more about the work of today’s DAR, visit www.DAR.org or connect with DAR on social media at facebook.com/TodaysDAR, twitter.com/TodaysDAR and youtube.com/TodaysDAR.