One of the highlights of the Monday evening social event will
be a live auction for a display-quality US flag that was flown
at the former Royal Palace of King Feisal II, where Saddam Hussein
subsequently lived prior to Desert Storm. The building is currently
the headquarters for the Gulf Region Division of the US Army Corps
of Engineers. This flag was flown in observance of Flag Day on
June 14th, and was also flown at half-staff in mid-June in observance
of former President Ronald Reagan’s funeral.
The
live auction for this flag will take place from 6:00 to 9:00
p.m., Monday, November 8, 2004, during our evening social event
at the Lindell Pavilion in Forest Park. Bids will be accepted
only during that time period, and the winner will be announced
at the conclusion of the evening’s festivities.
 The
successful bidder will receive this 4’ x 6’ flag made
from woven heavy cotton fabric with rich vibrant colors. This
flag has sewn stripes and embroidered stars, and is the most
attractive type of flag for indoor display. It is not designed
for use outdoors. Also accompanying the flag will be a display
case as well as a Certificate of Authenticity from the US Army
Corps of Engineers.
Proceeds
from the auction will go the SAME St. Louis and Scott Field
Posts’ Scholarship Funds.
Please
plan on participating in this unique event!
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