Kent Center School flies flag at half mast for Veterans Day

Kent Center School flies flag at half mast for Veterans Day

Veterans salute the flag as it is flown at half mast on Friday, Nov. 8, outside Kent Center School.

Alec Linden

KENT — On Friday morning, Nov. 8, the students of Kent Center School gathered under clear skies for the Veterans Day ceremonial flag-raising.

A hush fell over the chattering crowd as the assembled representatives from Kent’s American Legion Post, no. 153, strode across the lawn in ceremonial military dress. South Kent resident Donald Hicks provided traditional bagpipe accompaniment as the group took their positions adjacent to the flagpole.

Legion Post no. 153 Commander Sergeant First Class Brent Kallstrom led the entourage, followed by Legion Post Adjutant Captain Kathleen Lindenmayer, Kent First Selectman Captain Marty Lindenmayer, Sergeant at Arms Joe Benetti, and Petty Officer Second Class Laurie Zidak.

Kent Center School Principal Michelle Mott offered brief opening remarks of respect for the group and veterans across the country. “These individuals have made contributions and sacrifices,” she said, and embody the ideals of “courage, selflessness, and dedication.”

As bagpipe tones filled the still morning air, the retinue stood by, saluting the flag as it was raised to half-mast. The students then performed the pledge of allegiance, followed by a moment of silence.

Principal Mott took the floor again to close the ceremony and to encourage the students to meet the veterans. “We are grateful for their commitment,” she concluded.

First Selectman Lindenmayer made his way down the line of students, shaking hands and saying hello as the rest of the group mingled. Eventually, the students filtered back into the warmth of the school building and to their regular class schedules.

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