Flags for Vets, Inc.
Paying it Forward
Flags for Vets, Inc.
Flags for Vets was formed on 2017 to honor our Nation’s veterans for their faithful service.
The clouds parted this afternoon and we were able to honor our 756th recipient. USAF veteran, George “Russ” Cooper.
Russ enlisted in Dec. 1980 and was honorably discharged in May 1985. He was a “B-shop” mechanic who turned wrenches on F-16s among other aircraft as a member of the 614th Tactical Figher Squadron. Sgt. Cooper spent time at Nellis AFB as well as an overseas deployments to Spain.
Russ’s installation was sponsored by his daughter Beth and SinL Rory Hughes.
Welcome to the FFV family Russ!
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This week has been incredibly hard, yet our mission to honor those who served has still been extremely important to me. SJ would have wanted it that way.
The first of two veterans added to the FFV family is Fredy Martinez, USA Retired.
1st Sgt Martinez enlisted in June 1974 and retired in June 1997. He served his entire career in the infantry with the 25th ID, assigned to Schofield Barracks, the drill field at Ft. Dix, Panama and Korea among others.
His retirement led him to the Lee County Sheriff’s Department, where he continued to serve his community for more than 20 years. As if that wasn’t enough, he came back to work for Sheriff Jones in the Courts as a deputy, where he stills works today.
Fredy and I met in 1997 when we were both wearing badges. He’s an incredible servant and I was so honored to do this for him.
His installation was sponsored by Sheriff Jay Jones. The Sheriff has sponsored so many recipients, I’ve lost count.
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I’m grateful for the friendship forged with Warriors! These flags will go into the safe until I can have them framed.
Perhaps there’s a frogman out there who can appreciate the trident. Maybe, just maybe that one will end up on the auction block. But you can bet that Gadsden flag ain’t going nowhere!
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“Jamie is exactly what you would expect him to be, being a former Marine. This man is professional and very passionate about what he does. Thank you again Jamie”
“I can never thank you enough for what you did for 2 Vets who just can’t believe that a stranger cared enough for them to be made to feel special. Bless you both and thank you.“
“I love the support for our military!! What a great way to show veterans we will always care about them!”
“This is truly an embodiment of how committed veterans are to service as they themselves are often the ones planting the flags for others. An inspiration for all of us on how we should give our own skills and treasures to benefit the greater needs of others.”
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