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NewsJuly 4, 2020
Avenue of Flags honors veterans
On July 4 weekend, 741 flags were displayed in Cape County Park North. Twenty-three flags were added to these during the Avenue of Flags annual ceremony, which dedicated the flags to local veterans of foreign wars.
Nicolette Baker
The annual Avenue of Flags ceremony took place on Veterans Memorial Plaza in Cape County Park - North. 
The annual Avenue of Flags ceremony took place on Veterans Memorial Plaza in Cape County Park - North. 
Prior to July 4, Adult and Teen Challenge volunteers installed 741 flags at Cape County Park - North. 
Prior to July 4, Adult and Teen Challenge volunteers installed 741 flags at Cape County Park - North. 
During the ceremony, 23 flags were dedicated to local veterans of foreign wars. David Cantrell carries a flag before it is installed in the park. 
During the ceremony, 23 flags were dedicated to local veterans of foreign wars. David Cantrell carries a flag before it is installed in the park. 
Navy veteran Clint Tracy introduces speakers at the Avenue of Flags ceremony. 
Navy veteran Clint Tracy introduces speakers at the Avenue of Flags ceremony. 
Navy veteran David Cantrell lifts a flag before it is dedicated to a veteran during the Avenue of Flags ceremony. 
Navy veteran David Cantrell lifts a flag before it is dedicated to a veteran during the Avenue of Flags ceremony. 
The crowd pauses to observe Casie Mills perform the national anthem during the Avenue of Flags ceremony.
The crowd pauses to observe Casie Mills perform the national anthem during the Avenue of Flags ceremony.
Clint Tracy introduces the first speaker during the Avenue of Flags flag dedication ceremony. 
Clint Tracy introduces the first speaker during the Avenue of Flags flag dedication ceremony. 
Jared Holloway shares a few words during the flag dedication ceremony.
Jared Holloway shares a few words during the flag dedication ceremony.
Casie Mills sings "God Bless America" at the conclusion of the Avenue of the Flags ceremony.
Casie Mills sings "God Bless America" at the conclusion of the Avenue of the Flags ceremony.
Veterans Jim Stroman and Mike Francis are pictured singing along to "God Bless America" as Casie Mills performs during the Avenue of Flags ceremony. 
Veterans Jim Stroman and Mike Francis are pictured singing along to "God Bless America" as Casie Mills performs during the Avenue of Flags ceremony. 
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On July 4 weekend, 741 flags were displayed in Cape County Park North. Twenty-three flags were added to these during the Avenue of Flags annual ceremony, which dedicated the flags to local veterans of foreign wars.

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