A local Vietnam veteran, Alan J. Micklin, is getting closer to his goal of flying the POW/MIA flag wherever the American flag is thanks to Lowe's. Micklin has been on a mission since 2019 to make sure that the POW/MIA flag is recognized as our country's symbol of concern for POWs and MIAs in Southeast Asia. On April 5, the flag was hoisted in Lowe's Bensalem store during a short ceremony.
A local Vietnam vet gets 1,700 flags closer to his goal of flying the POW/MIA flag wherever the American flag is thanks to Lowe’sDan Millard, a Lowe's employee, hangs a POW flag at the Lowe's store in Trevose, Pa. during a POW flag dedication on Friday, Apr 5, 2024.When it seemed like the country was forgetting those veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice, Alan J.
Galati was only 23 years old when he was shot down, captured and became a POW from February 1972 until March 1973. “You may disagree but at least respect the service members,” he said. “It added to the mental anguish. It was difficult coming back. Shame on us for that.”Time has changed America’s approach to those who fight, regardless of their opinion on the politics of the war.
“I would ask people and they don’t even know what the POW/MIA flag is. They have no clue” Micklin said.“It’s a very important symbol. It’s amazing how many are still missing from all the wars.” Schelberg’s oldest brother, Cpl. Francis Toner, went missing after the Korean War’s brutal Battle of the Ch’ongch’on River on Nov. 26, 1950. A month later, Jeanette Toner, the family’s fifth child, was born.
Vietnam Vet POW/MIA Flag Lowe's Ceremony Goal
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