Ambush Flag Replacement 2018

[jonp]

A warehouse I pick up from occasionally had an old flag out front that had seen better days.

222486

Today I happened to be going by so stopped for a few minutes and changed the flag to a new one.

222487

Much Better. If everyone replaced just one flag that they see needs to be replaced it would help out quite a bit

#PROUDLYSHEWAVES

[Jake McCracken]

Much Better. If everyone replaced just one flag that they see needs to be replaced it would help out quite a bit

#PROUDLYSHEWAVES

I commend you for what you did, you are a better person than me.

Personally I believe anyone flying a flag that bad gets one warning from a pissed of veteran (me). Then if after a week it is not replaced or at least taken down, I take the flag down and cut the rope. My thoughts are if they cant respect the flag enough to replace it when needed then they dont need to fly it at all.

I also put a pic of their flag and their phone number on the dysfunctional veterans facebook page. Usually they get enough calls from pissed off Vets that they rectify the situation on their own.

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[jmort]

Nice work

[MaryB]

With the winds I deal with my flag gets replaced yearly. Right now it is down, the snap clips to the rope broke in the last wind storm... and the wind shredded the new flag I put up this spring... *sigh* had 75mph straight line winds...

[lightman]

Good on you! Nice way to show respect.

[RichardF]

That is setting an example.

[sparkyv]

Well done.

[mold maker]

Remember that that flag, no matter how tattered and worn, is still personal property. To remove it without permission and cut the rope is breaking the laws it represents.
Publishing a picture and the phone # is a great idea that will likely get the results you request. Some secretary is gonna get really tired of the shamming and will, in turn, pass it own until there is a correction.

[Jake McCracken]

Remember that that flag, no matter how tattered and worn, is still personal property. To remove it without permission and cut the rope is breaking the laws it represents.
Publishing a picture and the phone # is a great idea that will likely get the results you request. Some secretary is gonna get really tired of the shamming and will, in turn, pass it own until there is a correction.You're absolutely right, but I'd be more than happy to pay the fine or spend the night in jail to respect the flag I served under. If the phone call shaming doesn't do the trick, Im sure the article in the local paper and possibly the local news article about why a disabled war vet was cited / arrested will get the point across.



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[wgr]

You're absolutely right, but I'd be more than happy to pay the fine or spend the night in jail to respect the flag I served under. If the phone call shaming doesn't do the trick, Im sure the article in the local paper and possibly the local news article about why a disabled war vet was cited / arrested will get the point across.



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[jonp]

Remember that that flag, no matter how tattered and worn, is still personal property. To remove it without permission and cut the rope is breaking the laws it represents.
Publishing a picture and the phone # is a great idea that will likely get the results you request. Some secretary is gonna get really tired of the shamming and will, in turn, pass it own until there is a correction.

Untold part of the story is that the flag is mine. I put it up a year ago and just recently went that way again.
Besides, anyone that lets a flag get to that condition doesn't care enough about to bother someone replacing and if they do then too bad

[smokeywolf]

I commend your patriotism jonp.

I usually replace my flag twice each year. Bought the replacement this year a few weeks before Memorial Day. Spent just shy of $50 on a 3' x 5' that's supposed to be of commercial quality. How colorfast it is remains to be seen, but there sure is a batch of extra stitching/reinforcement on it. Hoping it will look good till next Memorial Day.

The one I replaced is still in pretty good shape. Will see if I can find a neighbor who can use it.

[crowbuster]

Very nice jonp. I have problems with the ratty flag folks but never crossed my mind to do that. Thank you

[Geezer in NH]

Thank You!!

[Jake McCracken]

Just FYI, some VFW posts sell top quality embroidered flags at cost. I know the ones local to me do. Also if you need to get an old one retired they handle that too.

For those on a Budget, i noticed Harbor Freight has embroidered flags. Not sure where they are made or how long they hold their color. But the price is right.

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[jonp]

I commend your patriotism jonp.

I usually replace my flag twice each year. Bought the replacement this year a few weeks before Memorial Day. Spent just shy of $50 on a 3' x 5' that's supposed to be of commercial quality. How colorfast it is remains to be seen, but there sure is a batch of extra stitching/reinforcement on it. Hoping it will look good till next Memorial Day.

The one I replaced is still in pretty good shape. Will see if I can find a neighbor who can use it.

If you replace one at that interval why not call your Congressman and have him fly one over The White House for you? It's a constituent service all Congressman perform and they will send it to you with a certificate. You can even specify a date. I had one flown for an ex-girlfriend who was getting married on her wedding day and dedicated it to them with something else. Quality flags made in The USA, Annon flags I think. I have 2 of them which I fly on Memorial Day, Flag Day and Independence Day.

As for my regular flags, I fly 7 at my house, I order them for about $2 each on Ebay. I prefer the cheap polyester printed ones as they fly in any breeze. They last about 2 months and I replace them. My wife and I burn them at home with a modified ritual that is the correct way to dispose of a flag along with a salute as I was a Paratrooper.

One of the flags we fly is rotated with different historical flags or an Israeli Flag. Green Mountain Boy Flag, Betsy Ross, The First official flag which has a Union Jack in the corner, Flag flown over President Washington's HQ at Valley Forge, etc

[smokeywolf]

If you replace one at that interval why not call your Congressman and have him fly one over The White House for you? It's a constituent service all Congressman perform and they will send it to you with a certificate. You can even specify a date. I had one flown for an ex-girlfriend who was getting married on her wedding day and dedicated it to them with something else. Quality flags made in The USA, Annon flags I think. I have 2 of them which I fly on Memorial Day, Flag Day and Independence Day.

As for my regular flags, I fly 7 at my house, I order them for about $2 each on Ebay. I prefer the cheap polyester printed ones as they fly in any breeze. They last about 2 months and I replace them. My wife and I burn them at home with a modified ritual that is the correct way to dispose of a flag along with a salute as I was a Paratrooper.

One of the flags we fly is rotated with different historical flags or an Israeli Flag. Green Mountain Boy Flag, Betsy Ross, The First official flag which has a Union Jack in the corner, Flag flown over President Washington's HQ at Valley Forge, etc

Didn't know about deal to have one flown over the White House; good to know.

I've bought Annon before. This one was from Eder Flags in Wisconsin.

[MaryB]

Even the heavy Annon flags don't last here, if I get a full year I am doing good...

[WILCO]

A warehouse I pick up from occasionally had an old flag out front that had seen better days.

222486

Today I happened to be going by so stopped for a few minutes and changed the flag to a new one.

222487

Much Better. If everyone replaced just one flag that they see needs to be replaced it would help out quite a bit

#PROUDLYSHEWAVES

Know how you feel Jon.
Have one word for you: Trespassing
No good deed goes unpunished. Be safe.

[jonp]

Know how you feel Jon.
Have one word for you: Trespassing
No good deed goes unpunished. Be safe.

Intrare Me

[jsizemore]

If I'm not mistaken, jonp is from North Carolina and the state motto is "If it's free, I want it". The owner probably lowered the flag for him.

[shaper]

About a month ago I was going into Wally world with a shopping list from the wife. I looked up and saw the flag had broken loose at the top. I went to the customer help desk and started telling the lady about the flag. As soon as I said flag the lady was on the phone to the manager. When I left with my few items a new flag was flying. This is a very patriotic town.

[mold maker]

If you've ever driven East on I40 into Hickory NC, You've been impressed for several miles by the gigantic flag dead center of the bend in the road. It's a private co that is making a statement of community pride.