Creation of a national veterans flag

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We are asking American's everywhere to please write there
Congressman in support of the bill currently in congress to
create a national veterans flag as the symbol of the Nation's
admiration, respect, and appreciation for the veterans of service
in the Armed Forces of the United States.

David Watkins of Canton Ohio has submitted his design to the
U.S. Congress for consideration.

"I have designed a flag for the veterans because I think that
Americans have been taking veterans for granted," said Watkins,
a Vietnam veteran who served in the 101st Airborne Division.
"While sitting on my front porch in Canton, Ohio, on July 4,1997, I
noticed all the American flags flying from the neighborhood homes
I soon became aware that there was no flag strictly representing
all veterans. I began then and there thinking of an appropriate
design to honor all branches of the service in war and peacetime."

The Flag, 30 by 42 inches is silk screened on heavy weight white
polyester. "I chose a background of white representing freedom
upon which I placed fifty blue stars representing each state. The
red band represents the ultimate sacrifice made to keep our
Country free. The black silhouettes represent all the servicemen
and women and each branch of the armed services. In the center
stands the symbol of our freedom, the American Flag. Below is
placed a gold banner with the words LET US NEVER FORGET
THEM" Watkins said. "It is my hope that Americans everywhere
will fly this flag to show support for the men and women of the
U.S. Armed Services and to show that we have not forgotten
the sacrifice that the veterans and their families have given to
keep this country free.

You can see a photo of this flag at:
www.bloomfield-gifts.com/veteransflag

So I am asking American's everywhere to please write their
congressman today in support of this flag as the national
veterans flag, or you may send a letter of support to:

David Watkins
U.S. Veterans Memorial Flag
P.O. Box 004
Louisville, Ohio 44641

Thank you,