Veterans Memorial Dedication and Flag Retirement Ceremony to be Held on Flag Day, June 14, in Parma

Busch Funeral and Crematory Services announces its Veterans Memorial Dedication and Flag Retirement Ceremony that will be happening on Tuesday, June 14 at 10:30 a.m.

The event is open to the community and will take place at Busch Funeral and Crematory Services’ Parma location at 7501 Ridge Road in Parma, Ohio. During this time, the Busch staff will dedicate their new Veterans Memorial with help of veterans, clergy, and city officials, and retire United States flags with dignity and respect.

“The flag of the United States represents freedom and has been an enduring symbol of the country’s ideals since its early days,” remarks Jim Busch, owner and president of Busch Funeral and Crematory Services. “This Flag Day, we observe the nation’s unity with a ceremony to retire United States Flags with dignity and respect.”

Members of the VFW post 703 will also be in attendance to present the colors and lead the retirement ceremony, including: Post Commander Dan Easa; Captain of the Color Guard Bernie Borowski; and Vice Commander Bill Schiffer. The ceremony will end at the crematory for a flag retirement. Light refreshments will follow.