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On July 2nd, CBS Evening News filmed a segment of “The American Spirit” at Sunset Beach in Cape May Point. CBS national news correspondent Jim Axelrod interviewed 89-year-old Navy veteran Marvin Hume who has led flag ceremonies in honor of war veterans at the beach for the past 38 years. Click here to watch the news segment online.
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I have done this and it is an awesome thing to do…Mr. Hume should feel so proud…he is so gentle and takes such care with the ceremony. Thank you Mr. Hume on behalf of my Dad…
Excellent piece on such a touching ceremony.
If more people had the respect for this country and this flag that Mr. Hume has it would be a better place. Congratulations Mr. Hume. It is a very touching ceremony, bring your tissues, taps will make you cry and God Bless America will make you proud. I have been going to Cape May since the 1960s and this is best site to see there. Make it a must do when you are down there.
My sister and I did this twice for our Dad. The year he passed away and then the following year. Yes, bring tissues, it really touches your heart. God bless Mr. Hume for keeping respect for our country, and service men and women, alive.
How does one get on the schedule for the cerimony? My Mother-in-law and Father-in-law both served in the Pacific theater and are buried in Arlington. I would like to arrange for their family -2 daughters and a son plus Gand kids. I live in Saratoga, NY so it is not so easy to drive ther, but if it is the only way, will do so. Trying to keep it a surprise. Any help you could provide would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Jim Clartke, 518-583-6067, jimclarke@hotmail.com
I loved this so much when I saw it on TV, that I asked the City Commission of my town to copy this ceremony and we are now in the works to do it.
Thanks Mr. Hume…you are an inspiration.
My parents are interested in attending one of these. How and where to they go about doing this?
Hello, I was thrilled to watch the video clip of CBS News’ coverage of Marvin Hume’s commitment to veterans. How can I schedule a date to have my father’s flag flown for the ceremony?
Thank you.
Ross Riggs