Published July 17. 2023 02:45PM
New flags are flying over the CH Berry American Legion Post 173 in Tamaqua.
“Several weeks ago, our Legion realized our Pennsylvania commonwealth flag had become very weathered,” said the post’s judge advocate, Mike Polyak.
The Legion contacted state Sen. Dave Argall, who offered to provide a free replacement flag. And through the efforts of the offices of Argall and state Rep. Jamie Barton, the Legion also received a new American flag to display over the 206 W. Broad St. post home.
The legislators presented the flags to the Legion officials last week.
Members of the Tamaqua American Legion 173 raise a new Pennsylvania flag that was courtesy of the efforts of state Sen. David Argall and state Rep. Jamie Barton. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
The Tamaqua American Legion C H Berry Post 173 recently received new Pennsylvania and American flags courtesy of state Sen. David Argall and state Rep. Jamie Barton. Shown here from left are post Adjutant David Meredith, Argall, Commander Thomas Isleib, Barton, Second-Vice Commander Richard Bennett and Tamaqua Borough Council President Brian Connely, who is also vice commander of the of the Post's Sons' of the American Legion squadron. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO