LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: LEGION POST APPRECIATES FLAGS IN OBITUARIES

To the editor:

Altenthal-Joerns Post No. 158 of the American Legion in Jackson, Mo., wishes to express its appreciation to the Southeast Missourian for printing American flags with the obituaries of deceased American servicemen and women.

We hope you see fit to continue this policy.

VIRGIL WHITENER

Adjutant

Altenthal-Joerns Post No. 158

The American Legion

Jackson, Mo.

Editor's note: The Southeast Missourian is pleased to provide this honor for deceased veterans and has no plans to discontinue the flags in obituaries.