Hampton honors its veterans, learns lessons on respecting the U.S. flag

By Ron Burtz on Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Seeman teaches proper U.S. Flag disposal at Hampton

Former Hampton teacher Marlin Seeman leads those attending the Hampton Veterans Day Program through a ceremony for the proper disposal of a faded American Flag. Looking on is Aurora native Austin Allen.
Former Hampton teacher Marlin Seeman leads those attending the Hampton Veterans Day Program through a ceremony for the proper disposal of a faded American Flag. Looking on is Aurora native Austin Allen.

Those in attendance at Hampton Schools’ Veterans Day program on Friday afternoon not only honored local veterans but they learned a bit about honoring the American Flag, thanks to a presentation by keynote speaker Marlin Seeman.  With the help of students, Seeman, a former Hampton teacher and current mayor of Aurora, led the group through a ceremony showing the proper disposal of a flag by bu…