Submitted by Jerry Thompson, American Legion Post 207
ELMWOOD, WI – Every spring, members of the Elmwood Crain-Ottman American Legion Post 207 set out 500+ American Flags on the graves of Veterans in the Cemeteries around Elmwood prior to our Memorial Day Honor Ceremonies.
This year’s high winds all spring long destroyed over 200 of those flags. American Legion Post 207 refuses to dishonor our deceased Comrades with torn and tattered Flags, and on September 10, 2025, Dignified Flag Retirement Ceremony those 200+ flags were honorably retired.
But they must be replaced. Learning of this, the Military Veterans Motorcycle Association (MVMA) rolled in on their bikes to the Flag Retirement Ceremony with a check for $500 to help pay for those needed 200+ flags.
Crain-Ottman American Legion Post 207 greatly appreciates MVMA’s dedication to “Helping Vets One Ride at a Time” and their generous donation to properly honor our Deceased Veterans.
