Oklahoma lost 475 soldiers in the Korean war and 671 in the Vietnam conflict.
Consumers visiting the store at 7796 US Highway 277 PO Box 542, Elgin will receive a free 8’ by 12’ American flag. A second will be donated to the local VFW Doss E Baker Post to be used for marking veterans’ graves on Memorial Day.
This year, Ace Hardware Corporation aims to again give away more than one million American flags nationally. Last year, it gave away more than 500,000 to Ace customers and more than 550,000 to more than 1,900 VFW Posts.
Flags will be available at Ace Hardware while quantities last. Each consumer is limited to one free flag; no purchase is necessary.
Ace Hardware is located at 7796 US Highway 277 PO Box 542, Elgin, Oklahoma. This location is owned by Philip Kennedy, represented by Gordon Wright and managed by Chris Martini.