Photos: Knox Salutes

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

At attention: Boy Scouts and onlookers salute from the steps of the Knox Town Hall as an American flag is raised to half-staff and then lowered before singing “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

American heroes: Captain Javid Afzail and his wife, First Lieutenant Mara Afzali, salute during the wreath-laying ceremony in Knox. They were honored as members of the National Guard.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Making sure Old Glory doesn’t touch the ground, two Boys Scouts grab the flag before it is raised back to half-staff.