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Local groups honor fallen at Port Orchard Memorial Day ceremony

Published 1:30 am Tuesday, May 27, 2025

By Staff report

Rose Green courtesy photos Bill Biltoft accepts the American flag from South Kitsap ROTC sea cadets.
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Rose Green courtesy photos

Bill Biltoft accepts the American flag from South Kitsap ROTC sea cadets.

Rose Green courtesy photos Bill Biltoft accepts the American flag from South Kitsap ROTC sea cadets.
Matt Schillingberg reads the story of the flag, which features only 48 stars and was flown during World War I.
Community members gathered for the Sunset Lane Cemetery Memorial Day ceremony in Port Orchard May 26.

VFW Post 2669, its auxiliary, the American Legion, South Kitsap NJROTC and sea cadets from South Kitsap ROTC collaborated to host a solemn Memorial Day ceremony May 26 at Sunset Lane Cemetery in Port Orchard.

Community members gathered to hear Matt Schillingberg share the story of the flag used in the service, which is more than 100 years old.

The flag, featuring only 48 stars, was flown during World War I.

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