Congress orders the flag, and Goodwill Industries in Florida makes them for the funerals of veterans. 'Each year, the Goodwill workers, most of whom have some sort of disability, make about 80,000 individually boxed flags.' [Miami Herald]
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Hi!
I am not a veteran, but if I had my way, every military base that has been closed or will be closed ought to be given to our veterans to live and develop into communities forever. They deserve it for giving us so very much.
My Uncle Al was in the Army in 1944 and fought in the Phillipines, and had other relatives in various branches.
And we ought to have a job waiting for every Veteran when he/she comes home!
Best wishes,
David
Posted by: David Miller | December 01, 2009 at 02:00 AM