The City of Jasper, Indiana

“The flag is the embodiment, not of sentiment, but of history. It represents the experiences made by men and women, the experiences of those who do and live under that flag.”
- Unknown

          There is a group of staff members who have a special role in the City of Jasper.  I refer to them as our “Flag Corps”. They are on call to lower and raise the flag as directed by the President of the United States or, at times, the Governor of Indiana.

          Jasper has many flags flying high across our skies and those that are on City properties are our responsibility to care for and symbolically lower to half-staff no matter what the time or day.  Often a notice is sent after hours or on weekends.  A system is in place to call upon staff at each department to perform the duty.  Other Flag Corps members attend to the flags at parks and other public places.

          The City can only lower the Stars and Stripes by official order from state or federal leaders.  As Mayor, I cannot order the American flag to be lowered.  However, in front of City Hall, we have three poles, one each for the American, State and City flags.  I can order the City flag only to be lowered for a commemoration.

          With the observance of Memorial Day, Flag Day and 4^th of July occurring, I offer my thanks to all our Flag Corps members for the behind-the-scenes work they do!

Mayor Seitz