Arboria of Long Grove host Flag Day event

Posted June 27, 2019 11:00 pm

Jayne Miller

In celebration of Flag Day, the Village of Long Grove and Arboria of Long Grove presented a program and honored both the nation's flag and Arboria Veterans on Friday, June 14th.

Long Grove Village President, Bill Jacob, introduced Colonel Ryan Yantis, Retired, who is a 9/11 Pentagon Survivor, to speak on his experiences and his service. Retired U.S. Colonel Wayne T. Kirkpatrick presented a brief history of Flag Day and raised the flag before the community. Arboria residents who had served in the military were recognized with a special certificate of appreciation, as well.

Flag Day celebrates the adoption of the U.S. Flag in 1777, as well as the birthday of the United States Army.

Arboria of Long Grove is located at 2300 IL Route 53, Long Grove, Illinois. Learn more about Arboria at www.ArboriaofLongGrove.com or like the Facebook page.

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