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Tag Archives: Veteran

05.10
2013

WW II Veteran Wants to See More Flags

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After urging city officials to fly more flags, one WW II veteran gets closer to his flag raising goal. Jim Walsh, 87, has one goal for his city: fly more American flags. After talking to city officials, the WW II veteran inched closer to his ultimate goal. Last week he announced the creation of the “U.S. American Flag Committee Fund,” as he stood outside the police station. The small event drew many veterans, active military members, and other supporters in the community. Every person held an American flag while Walsh led the crowd in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Walsh believes, “The American flag is our symbol of unity. The responsibility of remembrance falls to all of us, not just those serving in uniform, but every man, woman, and child who woke up this morning in the land of the free.” The veteran served in the Army during the Battle of the Bulge. Walsh has already received approval to install 32 U.S. flags along the Market Street Bridge, which will cost about $1,000. He is hoping to gather enough donations to cover the cost. A special fund has been set up to help aid that. Walsh also wants to have … Keep Reading...

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05.02
2013

Veteran Receives Award for Dedication to the American Flag

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After over 700 hours of volunteering, one veteran’s love for Old Glory lead him to receive an award for dedication to the flag. Wilkie Liang gets up early every weekend before sunrise. As he quietly walks across the empty parking lot, he holds a folded American flag in his hands. Liang takes his duties as a volunteer in police service very seriously, especially his job of ensuring the flag flies on all weekends and holidays when the police and fire headquarters are closed. Liang is a Vietnam veteran who served under the U.S. Air Force Reserve. He says, “There’s a purpose and a meaning behind rising and lowering the flag. It’s because of respect and honor for the veterans. It’s remembering them for their sacrifice.” Liang spent 33 years in the Air Force Reserves and another 42 years with the California state Department of Justice where he retired from in 2004. After that he decided to volunteer for the Sacramento Police Department where he helps with DUI checkpoints, community events, charity benefits, and more. For Liang, volunteering was a natural choice, especially due to his military background. But after all his activities with the police department, Liang cherishes his flag … Keep Reading...

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04.29
2013

Minnesota POW Honored 60 Years After Escaping in North Korea

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Over 60 years after escaping from North Korea, a Minnesota POW finally received his medal for his dedication to the American flag and this country. Duane Broten was barely 20 years old when he made a commitment to this country to protect the American flag and all that it stands for. While serving for the U.S. Army at Pork Chop Hill, in North Korea (now part of South Korea), his camp was overrun by North Koreans where he barely escaped his captors. Wounded terribly during the intense fight, Broten lay defenseless in the trenches, drifting in and out of consciousness due to an incredible amount of blood-loss. Due to his dying state, the North Korean captors left the sergeant there to die instead of taking him back to their camp. However, Broten was determined to make it back home to his family. After five days of laying wounded and near death, Broten made a heroic escape just days before the war officially ended. Unfortunately, due to mistakes in the Army paperwork and lost records, the Minnesota-native sergeant never received recognition for being a prisoner of war. That was all fixed last Sunday when a U.S. Senator gave Duane his long … 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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04.02
2013

Marine Veteran Ordered to Take Down his American Flag

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A US Marine veteran was recently told to remove an American flag and pole he set up outside his home after returning from Iraq. U.S. Marine Gregory Schaffer recently returned home to Florida after a grueling tour in Iraq. Upon his return, he set up a brand new American flag and pole outside his home to show off his patriotism. However, soon after he received a citation from the city of Hypoluxo, Florida that said the flagpole was in direct violation of a permitting code and that he must take it down right away. The 24-year old Marine veteran said it’s sad he can’t simply fly his own flag in his own yard. He also told the local news that it was his neighbor that filed the official complaint just days after the flagpole went up. A town official told reporters that the flagpole is considered a structure, which requires a permit. So if the Marine veteran would like to keep the flag and pole, he must get his own special permit. Schaffer would apply for a permit but that could cost him upwards of $1,000. However, city building officials are now saying they want to work with the marine … Keep Reading...

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03.19
2013

Korean War Veteran Carries U.S. Flag in 50th Marathon

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During his 50th marathon, one war veteran proudly carried the U.S. flag as he crossed the finish line. On March 9th in Beaumont, Texas over 2,000 runners hit the pavement to run the Gusher Marathon. While some ran for their health and enjoyment, others ran for a bigger reason. Korean War veteran Felix Lugo, 56-years-old, completed the marathon while carrying an American flag. Only 16 years old while helping out at the Houston Marathon, Lugo thought to himself, “I can do that.” Now he has crossed that finish line 50 times, 27 with Old Glory in his hands. He got the idea to carry an American flag with him after 9/11, as a way to honor all those lost in the attacks. As a veteran, Felix knows the sacrifices soldiers make each day so our stars and stripes can fly in freedom. And although his runs can get tough, he carries the flag as a proud military member, not as a burden. After finishing the 26.2 miles, battling harsh winds, Felix finished the marathon in just over six hours as the last to finish. But that doesn’t stop him from winning the hearts of many. Credit: 12 News Now

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03.15
2013

Life at the Local VFW: Interview with a Veteran

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We got the chance to interview with a veteran and get a sneak peek into life at a VFW. An incredible amount of veterans have given their lives to protect this great country so the stars and stripes can fly and represent our freedom. Many more men and women have returned home from duty in order to continue spreading their patriotic spirit. We had the amazing opportunity to interview one Vietnam veteran, Paul Mercer, who actively participates at the local VFW in Hamel, Minnesota. Q. When and where did you serve? A. I served in Vietnam from January 1967 to January 1968. Q. When did the Hamel VFW originally open? Who was in charge and were you a member then? A. We just had our 50th anniversary last year. However, I was not involved at that time at the original time of opening. Mark was the commander when the Hamel post opened. Q. The Hamel post was closed for a while, when and why did you want to re-open it? A. It opened on February 7th of last year. We wanted to help raise money for veteran programs. Q. Who runs/operate the VFW currently? A. Doug Johnson is our current … Keep Reading...

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02.06
2013

Purple Heart Reunited with Owner After 70 Years

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Purple Heart award makes its way back home with the help of a few patriotic citizens. Army Cpl. George Hemphill returned to North Carolina after fighting in World War II many years ago and vowed to put the horrors of life as an infantryman behind him. That included not inquiring about the Purple Heart he received and mailed home for safekeeping. Image his surprise when he found out a Florida man actually bought the medal back in 2000 at an antique shop in South Carolina. Since then the heart made its way to Vermont with a man that plans on giving Hemphill the honor he deserves with a special ceremony. Now 90-years-old, Hemphill said he was flabbergasted at the news and never believed he would ever see the medal again. He is grateful for the work people are doing for him, even though it is out of their way. The veteran and his purple heart will finally be reunited at a community center as Capt. Zachariah Fike, head of the nonprofit Purple Hearts Reunited, presents the award along with a Bronze Star Hemphill never knew the military granted him. Fike started his nonprofit group back in 2009 and has since … Keep Reading...

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01.29
2013

Disabled Veteran Hands Out Mini American Flags to Raise Money for Fellow Vets

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One U.S. veteran started his own flag business and hands out mini American flags on the street to anyone that will help his cause. Every day Philip Myers stands on the sidewalk in front of the Ferry Building with a small bouquet of mini American flags in his hand. As the traffic lights change from green to yellow to red, he watches the pedestrians and cars shuffle past him on their daily routines. Myers keeps warm with his military-issue hat and puffy parka with a camouflage design. Along with the flags, he keeps his veteran ID card with him and a small sign that reads, “Thank you for remembering disabled veterans” next to a little donation cup. Myers said he calls this the flag business, although it’s not a business at all, “It’s more of a lifeline… (for) people who like myself, who have been turned down for their pension.” He joined the Army in 1969, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather. Unfortunately, before Myers saw any Vietnam battlefield, he suffered a mental break that left him completely unable to fulfill his military contract. The mental disability broke Myers heart. He called it a gift to be … Keep Reading...

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01.28
2013

Rock Hill Bridge gets New Name from Veteran US Flag Waver

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Navy veteran US flag waver, Leonard Farrington, stood over Rock Hill bridge with his American flag every 9/11 as a sign of respect to the victims and a warning to all terrorists. The first day following the tragic September 11th attacks in 2001, one Rock Hill man stood on a bridge over Interstate 77 and proudly waved the U.S. flag. Now 12 years later, that bridge is likely to be named after that patriotic flag-waver, Leonard Farrington. As a Navy veteran of World War II, Farrington died in January 2012 at the age of 89. A resolution was introduced in the South Carolina Legislature last week to name the Sutton Road Rock Hill bridge after him. Senator Wes Hayes of Rock Hill believes the vote will be unanimous. Hayes presented the resolution at the same time State Representative Ralph Norman submitted the same proposal to the House. Both men agree that Leonard did a great thing. Farrington made his first appearance on the bridge on September 12th, 2001 and continued to return to show his American spirit every anniversary of the attack. He wanted to remind all terrorists that they could never destroy such a great country. He only stopped … Keep Reading...

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