Question:

Hello Jim. I just read the response from January 22, 2021 to the person asking about a flag for a Veteran that did not receive a flag for their service. My Father retired from the Air Force in 1969, was in the Korean War during time in the Navy and Thailand in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. When I retired from the Air Force in 2003 he attended my retirement and was amazed with the flag folding ceremony and the passing of the flag to me. I asked if he received a flag when he retired and his response was no. Could I also have a flag for my Father? He turns 90 on the 22nd of February. I know time is short but if I could get him a flag it would be appreciated even if delivery is after the 22nd. For Christmas we bought him a new flagpole for in front of his house but this flag would be treasured inside the house. Thank you.

Jim's Reply:

The response you read was resolved pretty easily. The bank staff hadn't thought of asking their local VVA and VFW chapters for help and apparently the response was very positive. If you'll talk with your local veterans organizations, you'll get a flag and a presentation. Good luck.