Remembering the fallen By Lorna Hart - Special to OVP Members of American Legion Post 602 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9053 salute the flag during Monday’s flag raising ceremony. On Memorial Day morning, the flag is raised briskly, then lowered to half-staff to honor the fallen. At noon, the flag is raised to full staff until sunset. Lorna Hart | Courtesy photo Members of American Legion Post 602 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9053 salute the flag during Monday’s flag raising ceremony. On Memorial Day morning, the flag is raised briskly, then lowered to half-staff to honor the fallen. At noon, the flag is raised to full staff until sunset.