For the Vets

[Dan Manning]

My LOML asked that I make a flag base for my Grandaughter's classroom. She is in Pre-K, and has no flag/base-nor flag. Within an hour, I had this to deliver to the kids. I grabbed some scrap, set up the machines and went at it. It now has a dedicated area on the teacher's desk.
The Flag is from my son's grave from the National Cemetary and I felt compelled to have it displayed in the classroom.

Thank You Veterans, and Welcome Home.
Dan Manning
USS America CV-66
'77-'81 M-Division

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Dan,

Nicely done and thank you for your service!

My condolences about your son!

USN Nov.'68-Nov.'76

Oldest son US Army 9 years

Youngest son US Navy currently 11 years

[John Keeton]

Nice job on the flag stand, Dan. And, along with the nation today, your service to our country is appreciated. More than that, the ultimate price paid by your son is remembered and honored. I am sure this is a difficult day for you, and our thoughts are with you and others similarly situated.

I am fortunate to have three sons that served, and I am mindful everyday of the sacrifice our troops make for our liberty.

[ROY DICK]

Dan,
A fitting tribute to your son.

Roy
U.S.C.G. Squadron One
Viet-Nam 68-69
82303 "Point Young"

[Angie Orfanedes]

Dan

You did a fine job to honor your son and America in this way. God bless all our vets and troops.

Angie
USN (1963-1967)
Nha Trang, Vietnam 1966-1967

[Glenn Clabo]

Dan...Your son will not be forgotten...

My dad...WWII
Myself...1970-today in and for the USN
My son...1998-continues to serve in the USAF overseas

[Rick Dennington]

To all my fellow vets. Thanks so much for serving so proudly.
Rick Dennington
U.S.Army--Retired-- 1966-1972
Co. B, 1st Bat., 27th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division
Chu Chi, Viet Nam-- 1966-67 (M 60 machine gunner)

[Vince Shriver]

Thanks for posting, Dan.

USAF, (DaNang 1966-1967)

[Josh Gerber]

Dan as I was reading your post I was thinking to my self that we always had a flag in our classroom in elementary school. We said the Pledge everyday. Its good that you provided something they were missing. I'm so sorry to hear about your son. Thank you for your service to you and everyone else on this board that served.

Was your son a Uncle to your granddaughter? Either way I'm sure she is proud to display it.

[eric eaton]

I teared up when I saw this post Dan. I know in my heart of hearts that your son is looking down and would be proud to know his sacrifice was not in vain and lives on through the next generation.

I give my utmost respect and gratitude on this special day to your son and family.

BUCS(SCW/MDV) Eric Eaton

USN - 1986 to Present

[Jim Rimmer]

Thanks for the post, for your service and for your sons ultimate sacrifice

Jim Rimmer
USN 1971-1975; USNR 1975-180
son - USN 1995 to present
father - USN WWII

[John Olson]

Thanks for letting us share your son's memory.
John D. Olson
USMC 62-66

[Linda Tetreault]

What an exceptional gift for those children. I hope they understand what you gave them.

Please accept my condolences for your loss & prayers for you & your wife.

[Duncan Potter]

Thank you for your service and your son's sacrifice.

And thanks to all the vets, on the creek and anywhere else.

[Dan Manning]

I wish to extend to you my thanks for the kind responses. I took my grandaughter to school the other morning and the teacher stated that the morning schedule now starts with the Pledge of Allegiance. Considering all my other little projects, this turned to be a most honored gift to so many people.

Again, Thank You.
Regards,