Alaska lost seven soldiers in the Korean war and 43 in the Vietnam conflict.
Consumers visiting the store at 104 Front St, Wrangell will receive a free 8’ by 12’ American flag. A second will be donated to the local VFW Prince of Wales 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 Ottesens Ace Hardweare while quantities last. Each consumer is limited to one free flag; no purchase is necessary.
Ottesens Ace Hardweare is located at 104 Front St, Wrangell, Alaska. This location is owned by David T. Roemhildt and represented by Nick Russell.