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Flanders Fire Department Celebrates 65th Anniversary

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The Patriot Riders

The Patriot Riders

led by the Patriot Guard

led by the Patriot Guard

kick off the Flanders Fire Department's 65th anniversary parade on Saturday in Flanders. MEIGAN ROCCO

kick off the Flanders Fire Department's 65th anniversary parade on Saturday in Flanders. MEIGAN ROCCO

Patrick Petit

Patrick Petit

William Sellers-Beeker

William Sellers-Beeker

John Lennon and Rebecca Merker

John Lennon and Rebecca Merker

from left

from left

march in Saturday's parade and are followed by Shannon Merker who is carrying the flag that she designed for her hometown of Flanders. MEIGAN ROCCO

march in Saturday's parade and are followed by Shannon Merker who is carrying the flag that she designed for her hometown of Flanders. MEIGAN ROCCO

Mike DeNicolo

Mike DeNicolo

authorStaff Writer on Sep 30, 2013
Members of the Flanders Fire Department celebrated their volunteer outfit’s 65th anniversary on Saturday with a parade and celebration at the Flanders Men’s Club.

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