Elks event served as inspiration

To the editor:

June 14th was my second time that I got to witness our local Elks lodge hold their ceremony of Flag Day.

The ceremony was the dedication to our American flag. Last year, it was in front of the Elks; this year, at Goodrich Brewery. 

Thanks to Bryan Alexander and his dedicated group who so undoubtedly expressed their feelings and their emotions about what the flag means to them, truly this is an inspiration. This kind of heart-felt embodiment as each and every one of the speakers dared express is not just an inspiration — it is also the true embodiment of the American soul. These brave individuals reached out to show their love by what they expressed about their flag and their country.

It is truly a teacher to us all of how we should all be influencing and impacting the people of our community.

Thank you for recognizing Flag Day.

Sincerely,

Mayor Jeff Westlake

Portland