by Shelby Fenster (NCC News)
November, 11 2010
SYRACUSE (NCC NEWS) - The American Flag purchased by Syracuse University flew during the University's Veterans Day Ceremony Thursday.
The flag left Syracuse on Flag Day, June 14, 2010, and traveled to:
-3 military bases in Afghanistan
-Fort Bragg, North Carolina
-Fort Drum, New York
-the United States Justice Department
-the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
Effort to Unite Alumni
The flag visited Syracuse University alumni serving overseas and in the United States. The flag was meant to unite alumni and recognize their service.
Jack Raffaele, Retired Attending Colonel for the US Army, was one of three veterans to fly the flag over Fort Bragg and appreciates the University's recognition.
"I see a better change now in the acceptance of veterans and the acceptance of service by college students at all levels than I did before and I think the veterans are setting a good example," Raffaele said.
Veterans Day Ceremony
Syracuse University's Veterans Day Ceremony was held at Hendricks Chapter at 11 a.m.
The Invocation was delivered by Dean Tiffany Steinwert followed by the National Anthem sung by Grammy and CMA nominee Michael Peterson.
After several speakers, there was a presentation of the American Flag flown by the Syracuse University Veterans.
Following the ceremony, the flag is being displayed in glass case in the Veterans Lounge at the University College.
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