Public invited to Military Flag Retreat Ceremony at Missouri State Fair
Members of the public are invited to the Military Flag Retreat Ceremony, held daily during the 2025 Missouri State Fair, Aug 7–17. This event is a heartfelt tribute to the brave individuals who have served—and continue to serve—our country.
Proudly sponsored by Capital Materials, Retrieving Freedom, Inc., Starline Brass and GFL Environmental, the Military Flag Retreat honors Missouri veterans and active-duty service members with a formal flag-lowering ceremony held in front of the Historic Administration Building on the Fairgrounds.
This year, 11 honorees were selected from nominations received across the state to be recognized in this meaningful tradition. We encourage you to Step On In and help us celebrate their service and sacrifice.
We are proud to announce the following individuals who have been selected to be honored at the 2025 Missouri State Fair:
- Edwin Miller of Moberly, MO, U.S. Army – Aug 7 at 5:15 pm
- Charles R. Brazeale of Paris, MO, U.S. Army – Aug 8 at 5:30 pm
- Billy D. Allen of Chilhowee, MO, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Aug 9 at 5:30 pm
- Darrell Williams of St. Higginsville, MO, U.S. Marine Corps – Aug 10 at 5:30 pm
- Judson Hoyt of Lexington, MO, U.S. Army & U.S. Air Force – Aug 11 at 5:30 pm
- Gerald E. Brown of Gilliam, MO, U.S. Marine Corps – Aug 12 at 5:30 pm
- Brendan Jeffords of St. Louis, MO, U.S. Marines Corps – Aug 13 at 5:30 pm
- Charles E. Massengill of California, MO, U.S. Navy – Aug 14 at 5:30 pm
- Robert Rinehart of Sedalia, MO, U.S. Marine Corps – Aug 15 at 5:30 pm
- Joe Rowland of Tipton, MO, U.S. Navy – Aug 16 at 5:30 pm
- Darrell Quinley of Grandview, MO, U.S. Marine Corps – Aug 17 at 4:30 pm
Come show your support and appreciation for these military heroes during this ceremony held daily from Aug 7-17 in Sedalia. Step On In to the tradition, pride and patriotism of the Missouri State Fair.