A Tribute To The Fallen: Southern Regional Memorial Flag Display

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ Southern Regional High School students will begin their annual tribute to women and men who have lost their lives in military service on Thursday.

"Our annual flag display and ceremony is a fantastic tribute to the women and men who have lost their lives in Afghanistan and Iraq," said district spokesperson Jean Piscopo. "On Thursday, the ROTC cadets and my English classes will 'plant' one flag for each of the service members who have lost their lives."

The Southern Regional display is easily seen from Route 9.

A Memorial Day ceremony will be held at 10:30 Friday morning on the front lawn of the high school. Members of the marching band, the choir, ROTC, retired military members and local political officials are expected to attend, she said.

The ceremony is open to anyone, Piscopo said.

Monetary donations are accepted to help pay for additional or replacement flags and for the cost of the memorial wreath, she said.

Checks should be made payable to SRHS-Memorial Day and sent to the attention of Col. Joseph Potts, AFJROTC, 90 Cedar Bridge Road, Manahawkin, NJ 08050. Checks may also be sent to Piscopo's attention at the same address.

Photo: Courtesy of Southern Regional High School