Honor is Alive

Friday, September 13th was POW/MIA Day. I've told you before how patriotic smaller communities seem to be. Well, in a neighboring town, the VFW started a project last year. It's called the Veterans' Walk of Flags.

Families or individuals pay $100 for a flag to be included in their display which flies some 287 flags seven times a year. The one time fee pays for the purchase of the flag, along with an engraved label and care for perpetuity.

The display is tastefully executed on the grounds of the local hospital, and black tape is bound around the flag pole to indicate soldiers who are deceased.

The project is requested to march in local parades. Above is a family portrait. These folks gather from surrounding towns every exhibit day to pay honor to the gentleman with the sunglasses who served in the army infantry during WWII and to pay respects to his fellow soldiers who never returned.

Remember and honor your loved ones. Veteran's Day is coming up. Make it a point to support the local veterans. For more information, call #501-354-0869.

WWII Vet

Went to a fourth of July event in town and found Benny volunteering at the watermelon stand. I bet you have folks like him where you live. He is a WWII vet, so that must put him at, what, 90 year old?

He is always ready to step up and help in whatever little way anyone needs.When they call it the greatest generation, I agree. Although, it is the way, in these small mountian hamlets and river valley towns to lend a hand, the most generous folks seem to be Benny's generation.

Hope you have a bounty of watermelon wherever you be!

"Just plant a watermelon on my grave, let the juice sip through..."