Fullerton Elks Lodge #1993
Orange Coast District #0960
Fullerton, CA
Flag Day Committee - Chair: Mike Spratt
The Elks 2011
A World War II Veteran spoke about honoring the American flag.
The address is part of Fullerton Elks Lodge's 100th Annual Celebration
of Flag Day. A 35-year Marine Veteran of World War II and the Korean War, and recipient of two Bronze Stars, was guest speaker to a patriotic crowd of citizens at the Fullerton Elks Lodge. Retired Master Sergeant C.B. Ash described his experiences of combat and the importance of the American Flag on Mt. Sarabachi on the Island of Iwo Jima.
Ash, 86, spoke Thursday, June 16th, 2011, at the Fullerton Elks Lodge. C.B. Ash, was in the 4th Div. at Saipan, Tinian, and Iwo Jima and during the occupation of Japan. He served 18 months on the line in Korea as a Gunny Sgt. and Platoon Leader.
Others also participating in the Flag Day Ceremony were The American Legion Color Guard, Posts 72 and 277, and St. Mary’s Catholic Church Deacon Manuel Chavira, who deliverer the invocation. Patriotic music inspired audience participation.
The Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks have celebrated Flag Day since the early days of the organization and an allegiance to the flag is a requirement of every member. In 1907, the Elks Grand Lodge designated by resolution June 14, as Flag Day, and adopted a mandatory observance of the occasion by every Lodge in 1911.
The Elks prompted President Woodrow Wilson to recognize the Order’s observance of Flag Day for its patriotic expression. But, it wasn't until 1949 when President Harry Truman, a member of the Elks, made the proclamation that thereafter June 14 would be a day of national observance for the symbol of our country.
The Flag Day Celebration is open to the public every year. Dinner starts being served at 5:30 p.m., and the main program begins at 8 p.m.
For more information, contact: Mike Spratt, Chairman – (562) 335-1725, or Wil Cruz, Publicity – (714) 879-7075.
Some Views of "Old Glory" for Flag Day
One of the largest US Flags we have seen:THE ONLY FLAG THAT DOESN'T FLY
Between the fields where the flag is planted, there are 9+ miles of flower fields that go all the way to the ocean. The flowers are grown by seed companies. It's a beautiful place, close to Vandenberg AFB.! Check out the dimensions of the flag. The Floral Flag is 740 feet long and 390 feet wide and maintains the proper Flag dimensions, as described in Executive Order #10834. This Flag is 6.65 acres and is the first Floral Flag to be planted with 5 pointed Stars, comprised of White Larkspur. Each Star is 24 feet in diameter; each Stripe is 30 feet wide. This Flag is estimated to contain more than 400,000 Larkspur plants, with 4-5 flower stems each, for a total of more than 2 million flowers.
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Our Symbol-of-freedom US Flag. 
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