Courtyard general manager Rick Cadena addresses those gathered for the flag raising
photo by Dennis Norwood
Nick Wilkinson of the Mayor's office speaks
photo by Dennis Norwood
Lieutenant Jonathan Bryant, left, and Sergeant Tom Layne of the Chattanooga Police Department were among the special guests attending
photo by Dennis Norwood
Honor Guard members Ed Krekeler and Denney Miller raise the flag
photo by Dennis Norwood
The flag unfurls in a breeze atop the newly dedicated flag pole at the Courtyard by Marriott? hotel at Hamilton Place
photo by Dennis Norwood
The rifle squad at present arms
photo by Dennis Norwood
Color Guard members Ed Krekeler and Denney Miller salute the flag
photo by Dennis Norwood
The rifle squad fires a volley during the 21-gun salute
photo by Dennis Norwood
Chapter 203, Vietnam Veterans of America bugler Denney Miller sounds "Taps"
photo by Dennis Norwood
Some of the employees and guests who were in attendance
photo by Dennis Norwood
The Courtyard by Marriott, at Hamilton Place on Bams Drive, held a dedication ceremony Wednesday morning for its new flag pole.
General Manager Rick Cadenas presided over the event. Nick Wilkinson represented the Chattanooga Mayor's Office, while Lieutenant Jonathan Bryant and Sergeant Tom Layne of the Chattanooga Police Department were in attendance.
Chapter 203 of the Vietnam Veterans of America provided a color guard along with a rifle squad and bugler for the ceremony.