Old Glory Retirement Vault Ceremony
Old Glory Retirement Vault Ceremony
The Billy Glenn Rushing Post 90 of the American Legion in Atmore, Alabama, in partnership with Cheaha State Park, is proud to introduce the Old Glory Overlook, a final resting place for retired American flags no longer fit for service. This newly constructed steel vault, encased in native Cheaha quartzite, is located on the eastern slope of one of Cheaha’s breathtaking ridges near the Bald Rock Boardwalk. On December 7, 2021, the internment of the vault’s first ashes will mark the beginning of a long legacy of honor and patriotism for Old Glory!
About the American Legion:
The American Legion is the largest wartime veterans service organization with nearly 2 million members and more than 12,000 posts in communities throughout America. The American Legion, established by an act of Congress in 1919, was instrumental in getting the original GI Bill through Congress and the creation of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Today, the organization is active throughout the U.S., supporting current military personnel and veterans. Learn more at legion.org.
EVENT DETAILS:
Date: December 7, 2021
Time: 11 a.m. to 12 noon
Location: Cheaha State Park, 19644 AL-281, Delta, Alabama, 36258
The event will take place near the park’s Bald Rock Boardwalk which is Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible.
