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The
Buena
Vista Chapter of the Daughters of
the American Revolution began
displaying what is now known as
the "Parade of Flags" on the
courthouse lawn in 1973. Nearly
800 U.S. flags have been given in
memory of veterans with roots in
Buena Vista County.
Each Memorial Day, 4th of July,
and Veterans Day the beautiful
display of these flags fills the
open space of courthouse square.
The Flag
Burning
These flags,
The symbol of the land we love,
The red, the white and blue;
These flags that served our
country well
In service now are through.
Their days are spent, their
bodies warn,
We pause now to reflect
The value of their cause
And honor them with our respect.
Let not our flags be trampled on
Nor let them know abuse
But let them have a fond
farewell
With thanksgiving for their use.
As well we know with this
good-bye
How great the country in our
care.
God make us worth of this land
And bless it always, is in our
prayer.
Edna
Pinkerton
Hirons
Edna
Pinkerton Hirons was a
long-time member of Buena
Vista Chapter and served as a
chapter officer. At the time
of her death, she was serving
as both historian and
librarian. This poem was
written at the request of then
chapter regent Marjorie Miller
in honor of Memorial Day,
1999-2000.
Parade
of Flags
Storm
Lake,
Iowa
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Buena Vista Chapter
celebrated Veterans Day on
November 11, 2015
at the Storm Lake Public
Library.
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