South King County’s 27th Annual Flag Day Celebration

May 31, 2016

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“Join me as we salute the American Flag which remains the most recognized symbol of democracy in the world.”

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Metropolitan King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer and the Federal Way Soroptimists will host South King County’s 27th Annual Flag Day Celebration. This year’s keynote speaker is, KVI Radio personality John Carlson. Carlson hosts a weekday morning radio show and has led statewide initiatives including America’s first “Three Strikes You’re Out” ballot measure, which reduced violent crime by nearly 30 percent after its passage.

WWII Veteran, Silver Star and Purple Heart recipient, Art Schladerman will also receive a special recognition. On D-Day, June 6, 1944, Schladerman and his unit landed at Omaha Beach. Schladerman received the Silver Star for heroism when he carried a wounded comrade back to Allied lines after their tank destroyer was blown up near Saint-Malo in 1944.

“Join me as we salute the American Flag which remains the most recognized symbol of democracy in the world,” said Councilmember von Reichbauer. “By honoring it, along with those who have served and are currently serving we celebrate their dedication and commitment to our country’s freedom.”

Saturday, June 11, 2016 10:00 a.m. program King County Aquatic Center 650 SW Campus Drive

The festivities are one of the most recognized community events of the year and will take place rain or shine, as Councilman von Reichbauer, fellow community members, and active and retired service-men and women gather together in honor of Flag Day on Saturday morning.