American Legion Post 204 is flying a special flag the month of February in honor of a fallen World War II veteran.

This month’s flag, which flies in Veterans Park north of the Seminole Municipal Building, honors Lincoln Perry, who passed away in April 2021.

Perry was born February 14, 1922, in England, Arkansas. He enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served during World War II. He earned his G.E.D and later attended OSU Tech. In June 1946, he married the late Willie Mae Thomas in Wewoka.

Perry’s obituary states that he loved fishing, playing guitar and dominos, and fixing things. He loved spending time with his sons and nephews. Perry worked as a truck driver for a construction company.

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.

The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veteran’s organization. Focusing on service to veterans, servicemembers and communities, the Legion evolved from a group of war-weary veterans of World War I into one of the most influential nonprofit groups in the United States.