Commander Kenneth Repsher of the Lehighton Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 256,

presented an American flag to Blue Mountain Health System, the Summit. The flag waspresented in honor of residents who are veterans and in memory to those veterans who are deceased. After the presentation, Commander Repsher gave everyone in attendance a "Buddy Poppy." The Buddy Poppy is the official memorial flower of the VFW. The poppies are assembled by disabled and needy veterans in VA hospitals. The poem "In Flanders Field" was read by a volunteer of the VFW. From left are Richard Brode, Harry Shiffert, Repsher, Diana Demianenko and Clarence Haydt.