 Wednesday, September 11, 2024, was the dedication ceremony for the RCWS's 5th Annual Flags for Heroes event. Nearly 60 people gathered at the West Shore Theatre to commemorate the events of September 11, 2001; to celebrate the heroes in our own lives; and to dedicate the flags that are on display on the grounds of the Penn Harris Hotel. For the fourth consecutive year, ABC27's Dennis Owens emceed the event. He reminded attendees that we must never forget the courage and sacrifice that our nation saw that day and where we were at on September 12. Speaker Rev. Dr. Dilip Abayasekara shared about the heroes among us whether they be instant heroes, heroes for the long run, or purposeful heroes. Baritone Matthew A. Robinson gave us goosebumps as he sang the Star Spangled Banner and God Bless America. Dr. William Stowman, Chair of the Department of Music at Messiah University, sent chills up and down spines with his haunting rendition of Taps. Pictures and video are available on the club's Facebook page and the club website has been updated should club members wish to share the event with family, friends, sponsors, and/or potential sponsors. Club member Rod Hite did an excellent job representing the club and we received excellent coverage from ABC 27 to include a live broadcast from the event itself. Thank you to the Flags for Heroes Committee for their hard work and to the club members who were able to attend the ceremony: Samantha Stewartz, Gary Lougher, MaryAnn Payne, Rob and Amy Hall, Mark Knodel, Rick Sample, Bim Arthun, Rod Hite, Joe McNally, and Harry Scheidler. As you're out and about in the community, please remember to also thank our corporate sponsors for their support! | 
Matthew A. Robinson has supported Flags for Heroes since its first year in 2020. Dennis Owens has been the event emcee for four of the five years. Now we have a chance to show our support to Matthew and Dennis.