2008 News Archive
Wave 'Flags Over Johns Creek'
5/20/2008
Clockwise from top left (photos from May 15 official announcement ceremony):
- Specialist First Class Matthew Parga-Manasse and Private First Class Guy Walkersalute during playing of National Anthem;
- Girl Scout Grace Hansen from Troop 3341 in Johns Creek joins Council MemberLiz Hausmann to lead the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance;
- Council Member Hausmann introduces JordanHumphrey;
- Humphrey performs "God Bless the USA";
- SPF Parga-Manasse of the 82nd Airborne Division presents Mayor Mike Bodker with a flag that flew over his camp in Kandahar, Afghanistan.
Put your patriotism on display by participating in "Flags Over Johns Creek" taking place throughout the City between Flag Day, June 14, and Independence Day, July 4.
It's easy – just fly an American flag outside your home or business during that three-week period. Wouldn't it be an awesome sight to see flags lining the streets all over Johns Creek?
In addition to encouraging patriotism, we hope this celebration of our country's freedom and strength will inspire you to think about the meaning and history behind the American Flag, and serve as a show of support for our troops abroad. Here are a few Web sites to help you get started: