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New flag pole dedicated in honor of America’s heroes

by Jessica Fairley

Posted: 09.11.2011 at 8:37 PM

Updated: 09.12.2011 at 9:55 AM

Jessica Fairley

Jessica Fairley is a reporter with FOX 31 News

Donated by Woodmen of the World.

The flag salutes America's Heroes. / Jessica Fairley

ALBANY, GA. -- Men of the Scottish Rite now have a brand new flag and flag pole dedicated to those who served and lost their lives in the midst of the 9/11 attacks.

The new flag pole was donated by the Woodmen of the World during a ceremony to salute America’s heroes.

The flag now flies at half mast in remembrance.

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