Members of Greene County Boy Scout Troop 30 were on hand for a day of remembrance Sept. 11, at Lake Oconee Elks Lodge 2849 (1116 Greensboro Rd., Eatonton). Lodge Chaplain Bob Pluta opened the ceremony with prayer and the Boy Scouts led a pledge to the _ag, _own at half-sta in memory of the fallen on 09/11/2001. Bill Lewis provided a history of remembrance of that fateful day and Scott Dearing sang “The Star-Spangled Banner,” as well as Alan Jackson’s “Where Were You When the World Stood Still.’’ The Boy Scouts also conducted a burning ceremony in which 175 _ags were retired. Have you seen a sight that bugs you, captures your imagination or makes you wonder what’s going on? Tell us about it. Send email to editor@msgrnews.com or call 706-749-7232.
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