Nebraska lost 234 soldiers in the Korean war and 260 in the Vietnam conflict.
Consumers visiting the store at 307 W 56th St, Kearney will receive a free 8’ by 12’ American flag. A second will be donated to the local VFW David A. Rhone 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 Kearney Ace Hardware & Garden Ctr while quantities last. Each consumer is limited to one free flag; no purchase is necessary.
Kearney Ace Hardware & Garden Ctr is located at 307 W 56th St, Kearney, Nebraska. This location is owned by Randall Jelinek, represented by Jeff Eger and managed by Mary Mendlik.