American Legion Post 204 is flying a special flag the month of October in honor of a fallen Vietnam War veteran.

This month’s flag, which flies in Veterans Park north of the Seminole Municipal Building, honors Dale McGirt, who passed away in December 2021.

McGirt was born Jan. 5, 1947 in Seminole to Cecil Rae and Lucille (Curley) Wolf McGirt. He was raised in Maud but later moved to McLoud, where he remained until his death. A 1965 graduate of Maud High School and a graduate of the Spartan School of Aeronautics, McGirt served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He retired in 2008 after a 27-year career as a jet engine mechanic at Tinker Air Force Base.

The local American Legion post honors a different deceased veteran each month, part of a national effort to bring awareness to local fallen service members. All veterans that have passed away are eligible to be honored. To nominate someone, contact Post Commander Carl Odom at (405) 380-4615.