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Remembering Our Veterans My friend, Phyllis, came into work a little teary-eyed today and asked if I had seen the flags flying at Battleship Memorial Park. She knew I would be looking for a photo to mark the day. Thank you, Phyllis. Each year the Eastern Shore Exchange Club sponsors a Field of Valor. They offer to fly a flag in honor or memory of a veteran for a small fee. I walked among the flags and was moved by several of the memorials. One, in particular, left me in tears; it was to "Papoo" who was missed by his grandchildren. "Nothing of value is ever earned without sacrifice." Thank you veterans for your service and sacrifice for our nation. God bless America.
When I arrived at the office this morning, the shredded American flag had still not been removed. Dave soon called to say that they were talking about it on the radio, a lot of people were mad, and someone had even given out the telephone number of the Mayor's office. Oh, no; I've stirred a hornet's nest. Shortly after that, Gary called to say he saw a bucket truck in the square. I grabbed my camera and ran out into the square. As I stood watching one of the city workers remove the tattered flag, he let go and it fell to the ground. That simple act shook me so much that I burst out in tears. The American flag should never touch the ground. As I started for the flag, another worker picked it up and began to fold it. All I could do was cry and tell him thank you.
This REALLY makes me mad. The City of Mobile should be ashamed. This is what is flying over Bienville Square. I called the City and demanded that they replace it or take it down as soon as possible. If it's still there tomorrow, I plan on calling the newspaper, the television station, the VFW, the Boy Scouts, and whoever else will listen. They need to be schooled on American flag etiquette and should take a look at the U.S. Code, especially since Labor Day is on Monday. How hard is it to drive to Wal-Mart and pick up a new flag and respectfully dispose of this one? Postnote: Local NBC 15 ran a story about the tattered flag on 09/02/10. Fox 10 ran a story about the shredded flag on 09/03/10. Fox 10 ran a follow-up story after the flag was replaced on 09/02/10.
Remembering Our Veterans
My friend, Phyllis, came into work a little teary-eyed today and asked if I had seen the flags flying at Battleship Memorial Park. She knew I would be looking for a photo to mark the day. Thank you, Phyllis.
Each year the Eastern Shore Exchange Club sponsors a Field of Valor. They offer to fly a flag in honor or memory of a veteran for a small fee. I walked among the flags and was moved by several of the memorials. One, in particular, left me in tears; it was to "Papoo" who was missed by his grandchildren.


"Nothing of value is ever earned without sacrifice."
Thank you veterans for your service and sacrifice for our nation.
God bless America.
Remembering Our Veterans My friend, Phyllis, came into work a little teary-eyed today and asked if I had seen the flags flying at Battleship Memorial Park. She knew I would be looking for a photo to mark the day. Thank you, Phyllis. Each year the Eastern Shore Exchange Club sponsors a Field of Valor. They offer to fly a flag in honor or memory of a veteran for a small fee. I walked among the flags and was moved by several of the memorials. One, in particular, left me in tears; it was to "Papoo" who was missed by his grandchildren. "Nothing of value is ever earned without sacrifice." Thank you veterans for your service and sacrifice for our nation. God bless America.
Remembering Our Veterans
My friend, Phyllis, came into work a little teary-eyed today and asked if I had seen the flags flying at Battleship Memorial Park. She knew I would be looking for a photo to mark the day. Thank you, Phyllis.
Each year the Eastern Shore Exchange Club sponsors a Field of Valor. They offer to fly a flag in honor or memory of a veteran for a small fee. I walked among the flags and was moved by several of the memorials. One, in particular, left me in tears; it was to "Papoo" who was missed by his grandchildren.


"Nothing of value is ever earned without sacrifice."
Thank you veterans for your service and sacrifice for our nation.
God bless America.
See photo in original gallery.
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