Local Cub Scouts honor veterans in flag lowering at Perry Fire Department

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A group of cub scouts, firemen and police officers, standing in three lines for a group photo. — Perry Cub Scout Pack 419 meets local first responders during a flag retirement ceremony at the Public Safety Building on Monday, Nov. 11. (Brieanna Smith/HHJ)

PERRY — Veterans Day was this week, and Monday evening, a local scouting group took the time to honor those who serve, in both the military and first responder fields.

On Monday, Nov. 11, Perry Cub Scout Pack 419, the fire department, law enforcement and proud families gathered at the Public Safety Building on Washington Street. There, Cub Scouts had the chance to participate in a flag retirement ceremony and meet local first responders.

“[It’s] to honor the fire department, police department, give the scouts some opportunity to thank them and meet them,” Cub Scout Pack 419 committee member Kevin Hall said.

The scouts also had the chance to learn more about firefighting with a firetruck tour. Hall mentioned connections between the scouts and the fire department.

“Cub Scouts love fire trucks and we have found out that a lot of the firemen, they’re really just big Cub Scouts,” Hall said.

This month, the scouts are also collecting donations for a food drive.

Cub Scout Pack 419 is available for children ages 5-10 and meets every Monday night, 6 p.m. at Perry Methodist Church’s Youth Center. Parents interested in signing up their children can drop in on a meeting, or contact Hall directly at (478) 737-1004.

To keep up with upcoming events, visit the group’s Facebook page.