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.
Me and my trusty sidekick slipped over to Auburn on a gorgeous Saturday afternoon to honor our 775th recipient, Alan Fox USN/USCG.
Alan began his career in August 1983 when he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He was a Quartermaster 2nd Class (E-5) stationed aboard the USS Yorktown. He sailed in support of he Libyan conflict and was discharged in June 1987 and continued in the reserves for several years.
He felt the call to serve again and enlisted in the USCG in February 2001 as a Quartermaster and Operational Specialist and retired as a Senior Chief (E-8) in July 2019. He served for 18 years protecting our borders in duty stations such as Key West, Alaska and San Diego aboard the USCG Mohawk.
Special thanks to two guys, Dwayne Hallman (himself a Coastie) for the sponsorship and to Guy Martin (#771) for the company.
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Our last recipient was honored yesterday afternoon. Meet John Grey, USA. Specialist Grey is our 774th veteran joining the FFV family.
His installation was attended by Guy Martin, himself a recent honoree (#771) because I do require adult supervision most days.
John enlisted in July 2010 and was discharged in January 2016.
He was a 25B (IT/Satellite repair). He was assigned to 3rd ID when he was stationed CONUS but attached to the 101st when he was down range at Bagram, AFG.
He came back home, went to Barber school and now has a successful barber business here locally.
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Our third recipient from this past weekend is Steve Sasser, USAF (R). Steve has two brothers who also served on active duty, both deployed to Vietnam that we honored at the same time.
We have more to post about his service time (and his brothers) but we’re still gathering information. I wanted to get his install posted with the others though.
Welcome #773 to the FFV family.
Thanks Diane Brennan 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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