Smyrna High School pays tribute to 9-11 with Flag Retirement

By BARTON HENLEY
Rutherford County Schools

September 11, 2024

Smyrna High School JRTOC hosted a ceremony on Wednesday in which they retired the American Flag that flew above SRM Field at Robert L. Raikes Stadium.

The class of 2025 was invited to participate in the ceremony that included a full recap of all the events that unfolded on September 11, 2001.

JROTC Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Aaron Holman spoke these details over his fellow classmates.

Smyrna senior Piper Dyvig sang the National Anthem and “God Bless America” while senior Omar Gonzalez played Taps on his trumpet.

To learn more about proper disposal of U.S. flags, follow this link: https://www.defense.gov/News/Feature-Stories/Story/article/2206946/how-to-properly-dispose-of-worn-out-us-flags/