East Texas business beginning yearly flag trade as element of Flag 7 days
1 min readTYLER, Texas (KLTV) – Just one East Texas small business is on its sixth calendar year of supporting demonstrate regard for Outdated Glory throughout Flag Week.
The Cozad Insurance coverage Group is starting its once-a-year flag trade on Monday, the initially day of Flag 7 days.
Individuals are welcomed to provide old and weathered flags in trade for a brand name new a single at no charge. The flags can be introduced during business hrs in either the Tyler or Lindale business office from June 14th by means of the 18th.
“It’s a neat way to honor the flag for the veterans. and you know, to fly the American flag,” Cozad reported. “The stories we listen to from people today when they come in are just amazing. They will say this is my grandfather’s flag and he was in the Korean War. You know, unique things like that it is just definitely neat to listen to the distinct stories that people today have.”
All worn flags will be retired in a respectful ceremony by the Lindale Boy Scouts in November.
According to a press release, the Cozad Insurance policy Group has supplied additional than 700 flags to the group.
Though the Cozad Insurance coverage Group will give one new flag per home, they will take as a lot of worn flags as wanted.
The insurance company’s workplaces are found at 1428 S. Major in Lindale and at 619 Chase Travel in Tyler.
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