Turner Memorial Post 111, American Legion, learned the proper flag-folding technique at a recent meeting. From the left against the wall is Sgt. Justin Poirier; right, Sgt. Jake Mathew; and center against the wall, Sgt. Brooke Hinkle.

American Legion learns funeral honors detail

TURNER – Turner Memorial Post 111, American Legion, has obtained the training needed to organize an honor guard detail to provide military funeral honors.

Master Sergeant Frank R. Norwood presented the Maine military funeral honors program to the Turner Post at its Aug. 16 meeting.

Also on hand to demonstrate the proper flag-folding program were Sergeants Jake Mathew, Justin Poirier and Brooke Hinkle.

Any person who served in the Armed Forces, National Guard or Reserve and received an honorable discharge is eligible for military funeral honors.

Section 578 of the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2000 requires the Department of Defense to provide, upon request, military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Veterans, families of veterans, funeral directors and residents may call 626-7822 or e-mail [email protected] for more information.

The Turner Post also posted American flags along Matthew Way on Aug. 14 to commemorate the 62nd anniversary of V-J Day.

The Turner Post is accepting applications for membership for the American Legion, Sons of the American Legion and Auxiliary. Applications can be obtained at 451 Lower St. For more information, log on to www.maineamericanlegion.com or write to [email protected].