Nazareth Boy Scout Troop 76 conducted a flag retirement ceremony before about 100 guests and residents of Bethlehem Township's Country Meadows on Memorial Day weekend. Old Glory was lowered for the last time, methodically cut and incinerated by scouts who have yet to serve their nation. A new flag was also raised for the first time.

While waiting for the flames to settle, scouts performed a few skits. But the real show came from several WWII veterans who now make their home at Country Meadows, not quite ready to be lowered for the last time like Old Glory, shared their interesting stories.

David Livierri, a member of the 8th Air Force, flew in 35 bombing runs over Germany. At the beginning of his tour, his orders were to avoid population centers. But that changed.

"We didn't care for that too much," he remarked," but they were orders.

Mary Hudak was a WAC wise important role, especially to airmen like Livierri, was to check parachutes.