Honor the American flag at the annual Allen Flag Day Celebration at 2 p.m. June 14, at the historic Allen Christian Church, 352 E. St. Mary Dr.  Bryon Wiebold, former Mayor of Farmersville and recipient of the Distinguished Service Medal from the Presidential Service Center, will discuss his collaborations with Veteran Suicide Awareness and Prevention. 

The band will feature music, old and new, with many popular and recognizable tunes dating from the 1940’s to the 2000’s.  Selections will include: Harlem Nocturne, featuring Alto Sax soloist, John Roberts.  Summertime, arraigned by and featuring Tenor Sax Soloist, Jim Wilson. Shadow of Your Smile, with Bob Burnham on Trombone. Stephanie Waterman and Alex Dumas are the featured trumpet soloists. Closing the program, Mark Roberts, Drum Soloist are featured on the famous and exciting Sing, Sing, Sing.

Mary Schirmer, past Regent of Bernardo de Galvez Chapter DAR, will present “I Am the Flag.”

Sponsored by Allen Heritage Guild, VFW Armistice Memorial Post 2195, General Bernardo de Galvez Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), and Allen Community Band, this program is free.