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05.09
2013

Bay Men’s Club Provides Free Flags to Businesses

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The Bay Men’s Club decided to provide, put up and maintain free flags to businesses throughout Bay Village. The Bay Men’s Club wanted to do something patriotic for their city of Bay Village, Ohio and the local businesses. They decided to establish their own free flags program throughout their city. The project will provide, erect, and maintain several U.S. flags around the city at different business locations. The club is now seeking donations for the project so they can give the flags to the business for free. Club organizers suspect about 36 flags would be put up around the city’s main shopping plazas at participating offices and stores. The flags will be set up by Memorial Day and will fly until Labor Day in September. At that time, Bay Club members will take them down and safely store them until next year. Currently, the Bay Men’s Club is making a list of potential locations around Bay Village that would quality for their free flag services. They will also take requests from any business owners who wish to be a part of the patriotic program. If your business or office needs a flag, check out CVSFlags.com. CVS Flags specializes in a … Keep Reading...

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05.07
2013

Mystery Patriot Plants American Flags

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Late one night, a mystery patriot planted U.S. flags all around the neighborhoods of Sandwich, Illinois. In Sandwich, Illinois, Dan Kelleher woke up last Thursday like any other day. Except when he stepped outside to grab the paper, he noticed a small American flag planted right next to his mailbox. And when he took a drive around the whole block, he saw every house had a stick flag placed neatly next to their mailbox. Kelleher told the news crew Friday, “Then I drove around the whole block and I said, ‘Wow, they’re at all the houses.’ We want to thank whoever did this, because it was a thoughtful, beautiful gesture.” Unfortunately, the mystery patriot who planted the 57 flags in front of houses is yet to be identified. Residents of the community figure the secret flag-planter must have acted during the night since nobody saw anything. Another resident, Terry Adams, expressed her gratitude with, “It put a smile on my face. We do have a great neighborhood.” The flags appeared just 10 days after two bombs exploded at the Boston Marathon. The Sandwich area is home to many firefighters and police officers, who were all deeply touched by the act … Keep Reading...

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05.06
2013

Ex-Marathon Runner’s Flag Carries Incredible Meaning

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After 68 marathons, one runner’s flag carries incredible emotion and meaning. From Boston to Los Angeles, Tom Falvey has run in 68 marathons throughout his life. Now 76-years-old, his last 26.2 mile run that took him 5 hours and 40 minutes put massive stress on his body, causing him to throw in the towel. However, the small American flag he liked to hold at the start of many races will always remind him of love for the sport. The life-long sportsman, and ex-boxer, enjoyed waving this flag at the starting gate and at the end cheering on the final runners; a tiny act that speaks volumes. Falvey said, “I respect those runners who are out there for six, heck, sometimes close to seven hours and sort of stagger in all alone… Heck in my last couple years I was them.” Falvey spoke about the Boston Marathon tragedy and gave his deepest regards. The city of Toledo is doing their part to honor the victims with over 7,000 community members who volunteered to run. Falvey will be there waving his stars and stripes in a big and emotional way. Falvey enlisted in the Army during college, where he fell in love … Keep Reading...

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04.22
2013

County College Receives U.S. Flag Flown Overseas

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Students at Gloucester County College received a U.S. flag flown overseas and returned the kindness by sending them a gift of their own. In Deptford, New Jersey, an American flag that once flew over a U.S military base in Afghanistan was given to the students at Gloucester County College Adult Transition Center. The flag was delivered to the students in return for their kindness a few weeks ago when they sent holiday cards to the troops. Last Friday, U.S. Sgt. Victor Halk visited the class to tell them about his military story. Halk was deployed twice so far, once to Iraq and once to Afghanistan. He told all the students are parents about typical job duties, medals, and how much care packages are appreciated. Halk also helped them properly fold the U.S. flag they received. To show their appreciation for Halk’s speech and the flag, the students then sent a paper quilt to the 508th Military Police Company, 1st Platoon, as a thank you. The students involved are all a part of the ACT program, which gives those with disabilities ages 18-24 a post-secondary skill set to help them transition into adult society. Credit: Courier Post Online

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04.19
2013

U.S. Honor Flag Flies for Texas District Attorney

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The same U.S. honor flag honors multiple slain courthouse officials in Texas including District Attorney McLelland. On Monday April 8th, community members of Kaufman County gathered around the courthouse to watch as a special U.S. honor flag was raised in memory of District Attorney Mike McLelland and his wife Cynthia. The same honor flag was also flown for the assistant D.A. Mark Hasse a few months ago. Chris Heisler helps run the Honor Network and flag organization and according to him, McLelland was the first person to have touched the honor flag when he was alive. Heisler and McLelland met a few months ago after Hasse was killed. On Monday, Heisler told the crowd he knew McLelland was deeply touched by the meaning behind the flag. Normally, flags would be lowered to half-staff after this kind of tragedy, but Heisler wanted a different way to honor the McLellands. The U.S. honor flag was originally given to Heisler just after the September 11th attacks and he took it to fly at ground zero. Since then, the special honor flag has flown in memory of thousands of fallen soldiers, firefighters, officers, and other heroes. The small community still does not know much … Keep Reading...

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04.12
2013

Volunteers Help Plant U.S. Flags for a Fallen Marine

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Community members from all around came to help set up a giant display of U.S. flags for a fallen Marine. In Highland, Illinois, hundreds of community members donated their time to help honor fallen Marine Corporal Aaron Ripperda. The volunteers helped plant hundreds of U.S. flags for the Marine, who was one of seven killed during a training exercise in Nevada. In order to show respect, the volunteers are lining the streets with American flags. The task alone is not easy, but the end result is an absolutely gorgeous sight. A family member of Ripperda said, “It really shows us how many people out there really care and it’s good.” But for the whole family, the patriotic gesture is more than they could have ever imagined. Flag Man, Larry Eckhardt is behind this grand American flag display. The Flag Man travels the country honoring fallen U.S. soldiers from all 50 states with tons and tons of American flags. For the past seven years, Eckhardt has been out travelling ten states in particular, helping communities show their appreciation for those who served. The Flag Man draws an eager crowd wherever he goes, which is a good thing because he needs the … Keep Reading...

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04.11
2013

Virginia Veteran Fights to Replace Tattered American Flag

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For six months, one female Virginia veteran fights to take down and replace a tattered American flag at her apartment complex. In Front Royal, Virginia, one woman could not ignore the worn out U.S. flag flying over her apartment complex. Michelle Tesla, Iraq veteran, fought for six long months to take down and replace the tattered American flag that waved over an apartment building. Tesla has always loved Old Glory and said, “It’s a symbol of our country, it’s a symbol of what we are fighting for and our history and our future.” The star and stripes waving in the spring breeze is one of Tesla’s favorite sights and often has trouble taking her eyes off it. However, the tattered American flag at her apartment building is something she just can’t stand the sight of. Front Royal is a patriotic town, which fits the patriotic spirit of this war veteran. Tesla formerly served in in the U.S. army in Iraq for ten years. She also received the Purple Heart for her heroic actions overseas. Unfortunately a traumatic brain injury sent her back home. Finally, after a long and hard battle with the building management, she got the fire department to … Keep Reading...

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03.27
2013

Man Waves the U.S. flag on Corner for Decade

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One man waves the U.S. flag for 10 years, spreading his thoughts on patriotism. Showing their support, cars honk as they drive past a small group of flag wavers on the corner of Colby and Hewitt avenues in Everett, Washington. Rain or shine, Kevin Moeller, 59, has hoisted up and waved Old Glory every Friday for the past 10 years. Moeller and his group first showed up when our nation headed to war with Iraq. Since 2003, Moeller has shown up on the same downtown corner at noon and proudly waves the U.S. flag for an hour. People like to share their opinion with him, but Moeller just keeps on waving Old Glory and says he has no plans to stop. One of Moeller’s goals is to make sure that no troops overseas or at home are ever forgotten. He comes from a military family and had a brother who served in Vietnam. Moeller said, “Whether we know it or not they are trying to protect our freedom.” Credit: Heraldnet.com 

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03.25
2013

Atmore City Unveils First Municipal Flag

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The City of Atmore finally has a new emblem of community pride – their first municipal flag. Atmore City can attribute their new municipal flag to one key group, the Leadership Atmore class of 2013. The group worked tirelessly in order to bring a new symbol of community pride to the town’s residents. The flag design was officially unveiled on Monday, March 11th and immediately adopted by the city council during their regular meeting. The vote was unanimous. All elements of the flag, including the locomotive inside a circular pattern, words “Atmore, Alabama” and “Founded in 1907,” were meant to commemorate the rich traditions of the city and honor their past. During the early 1900’s, Atmore got its start as Williams train station. The city already has plans to officially dedicate the municipal flag during this year’s Mayfest later in May. Credit: Atmore Advance

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03.14
2013

American Flag Controversy Brewing at an Arizona Apartment Complex

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After enforcing old rules, a Phoenix apartment complex started a heated American flag controversy. After new management took over an apartment complex in Phoenix, Arizona, a debate began over whether or not tenants are allowed to display their American flags outside their units. The new building owners began enforcing old rules that used to go ignored. The apartment complex has always had rule that banned outdoor decorations, which includes American flags. However, previous management did not enforce the restriction. Current residents and military veteran Brock Clark have a big problem with the building management beginning to crack down on the U.S. flag ban. Clark said, “It’s important for me to fly a flag because I have friends serving in the military now and I served and it is what American stand for.” Clark served his country under both the Army and the Marines for 20 years. He used to carry an American flag with him during his years of service and now hangs that very flag from his balcony, up until late February when the new rules took effect. Clark and other residents at the apartment complex wonder who is offended by the American flag, especially since the complex has … Keep Reading...

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