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Elementary students create pocket flags for military personnel

November 14, 2025
Working together during the pocket flag project are (l-r) Lewes Elementary students Delaney Tartal, Delaney Pease, Bryn Myers and Angelina Melson with Kathy Tucker, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 17 member.
Watching the proper steps to fold a flag are (l-r) Lewes Elementary students (l-r) Ian Ponce, Johan Turcios and Christopher Rayas-Garcia, as Mason Furman demonstrates.
Collaborating on the flag project are (l-r) Lewes Elementary students Marlon Wilkinson-Perez, Isaiah Escamilla and Alexander Ortiz, with Laniel Joynes, Cape JROTC cadet. SUBMITTED PHOTOS
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 17 members gathered for the project at Lewes Elementary School are (l-r) Anita Hart, Gail Sellazzo, Linda Roper and Jackie Pecolaro.
JROTC cadets presenting the colors are (l-r) Laniel Jones, Cianna Steer, Kaleb Crook and Mason Furman.

Members of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 17 recently faciliated a project at Lewes Elementary School for students to create pocket flags for military personnel who will soon be deployed.

The students received a patriotic salute from the Cape Henlopen High School Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps.

Cadets presented the colors and demonstrated the proper way to fold the American flag. They also shared insights about their experiences in the JROTC program, explaining what inspired their interest in the military, the roles they play within the program, and their future goals.

With the support of dedicated teachers, each student wrote a heartfelt message to include with the flags they made, offering words of gratitude and encouragement to those serving the country.

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 17 remains committed to promoting patriotic education and fostering respect for the nation’s history among young learners.

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