By Lorne Ulley, NYSAFC Canada Regional Representative
The 51st annual July 4th celebration for the village of Rouses Point in 2011 was historical for Clinton County. The community, located in the most northern part of New York state, had the honor of displaying the Patriot Flag, which has been touring the United States in honor of the fallen of September 11, 2001.
History was made as a Canadian fire department, St-Paul-de-L'ile-aux-Noix (Quebec), joined the Rouses Point Volunteer Fire Department in flying the Patriot Flag from their aerials.
The Patriot Flag will travel to 50 states in 50 weeks, making stops in Shanksville, Pa., at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., and Battery Park in New York City. The flag, which is 30-by-56 feet, is a sight to behold.
Photo by Firefighter Noel Richard, St-Paul-de-L'ile-aux-Noix F.D.
New York State Association of Fire Chiefs