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.
Our 779th recipient is Jamel Griffin, USA. Specialist Griffin enlisted in Aug. 2008 at the height of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, which says a lot about his commitment to his country and one of the thousands that wrote a check and left the amount blank freedom. He was discharged in Feb. 2012.
He was a 14J (Sentinel Radar Operator) assigned to the 1st ID.
He deployed in Support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and was sent to Basra in 2010.
Jamel’s installation was paid for by Guy Martin, himself a recipient of a flagpole (#771).
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Our 777th recipient is a posthumous installation to honor the service of Milton Helfand, USMC. Gunny Helfand enlisted in April 1966 and was discharged from active duty in Mar. 1972.
Milton was a 3071 (supply maintenance) but once he got in country in 1966, he was a rifleman and did three tours earning his campaign ribbons including the Combat Action Ribbon, the Navy Init Citation and the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry.
In 6 short years he earned the rank of Gunnery Sgt.
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His installation was sponsored by his daughter, Vikki Reed.
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I’ve got several recipients to catch up on today. I’ll start with our 776th veteran, Travis Perdue, USA.
Travis enlisted in Aug. 1991 and was medically discharged from wounds received from an IED in Fallujah, Iraq. SSGT Perdue’s a 62B (mechanic) attached to the 44th combat engineer’s of the 2nd ID.
His other deployments were Korea in ‘04 and Ramadi in ‘04-‘05 before his deployment to Fallujah where they re-took the city with the Marines.
Thanks to Dori Pelley for the sponsorship.
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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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