Walter Schaar, a Fairfield resident, said the town believes its 100 years of marking Flag Day is the longest in the country. They have marked the occasion every year, although the record is a bit foggy for 1918, the year of the Spanish Influenza epidemic. “It might not’ve been big,” he said. This year will be big. Along with the annual parade, the local historical society will be dedicating a new flag pole in front of the Southeast Spokane County Museum housed in the old city hall, which is also 100 years old this year. The pole is being dedicated to the men and women in the armed services, Congressional Medal of Honor winner Vern Baker from nearby St. Maries, Idaho, is an invited guest and the city is hoping for a fly over by a KC-135 from Fairchild/Jim Camden, SR. More here.

Question: Do we salute the flag enough in this country?