In honor of our local veterans, a flag-raising ceremony took place on November 6th at the City Circle.
Mayor Celina Benitez was joined by Mount Rainier City Council Member Jarrett Stoltzfus, Maryland State Senator Malcolm Augustine, District 47 Delegate Julian Ivy and District 47B Delegate Wanika Fisher to pay tribute to our veterans.
Lt. Brian Frayer of the Mount Rainier Police Department initiated the raising of the flag. Afterward, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Shortly after the ceremony, the veterans were invited to the Mount Rainier Police Department for a special breakfast reception.
In appreciation of the service and sacrifices of the city’s local veterans, Mayor Benitez also presented a Certificate of Appreciation to each veteran who attended the event.