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.
A short trip up to Lafayette yesterday to honor our 769th recipient, SP4 Edwin Cotter, USA.
Edwin was drafted in June 1969 and was honorably discharged in June 1971. He was originally supposed to be a tank Mechanic but, in the Army’s typical fashion, they sent him to Korea instead to help transition U. S. Bases over to the South Korean Army (ROK).
He was joined yesterday by his family to help celebrate his service. His install was sponsored by Harmon Mechanical (Forrest Harmon, his grandson).
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It was a little unusual to be out mid-week to put up a big 30’ flagpole but we took advantage of a semi-warm, sunny day. Our 761st recipient is a U.S. Army Veteran, Dale Wester (and his wife Bridgette).
This flagpole is a beaut Clark…
Thanks to my brothers for helping out today.
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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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“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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