Allenton, WI – The Allenton American Legion and Auxiliary will be holding its first ever Flag Day Ceremony.
This event will take place on Saturday, June 15 at the Post on Railroad Street.
This will be a family-orientated experience with exciting exhibits to view, and a special honor for two of the Allenton Legion members that have passed including Tony Montag and Herb Kieferndorf.
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Both men were very active in leadership roles of the Allenton Post. Tony Montag served as a commander and was the leader of youth sporting events.
Herb was very involved with Badger State Boys and other academic venues for youth.
The goal of this event is to follow the American Legion moto “Veterans Strengthening America.”
There will be a special flag burning ceremony along with patriotic music performed by Allenton Elementary Angels choral group.
Monies earned through many opportunities will benefit the Auxiliary and Dogs2DogTags
from Sheboygan Falls. Dogs2DogTags is an organization that rescues, trains, and places
dogs with deserving veterans at no charge.
On this day, there will be stations to talk to representatives from Legion, Auxiliary and Sons of American Legion.
The doors at the post will be open at 1:30 p.m. with the program starting at 2 p.m.
Weather permitting the event will be held outside.
Participants will have the option to park at the Allenton Fire Station, 431 Railroad St, Allenton, and Zuern Building Products.
Following an American tradition there will be hot dogs, apple desserts, ice cream and non-
alcoholic beverages.
