New York lost 1,766 soldiers in the Korean war and 2,646 in the Vietnam conflict.
Consumers visiting the store at 3085 State Rte 28, Old Forge will receive a free 8’ by 12’ American flag. A second will be donated to the local VFW Old Forge 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 Old Forge Department Store while quantities last. Each consumer is limited to one free flag; no purchase is necessary.
Old Forge Department Store is located at 3085 State Rte 28, Old Forge, New York. This location is owned by Martin Parent, represented by Tristan Schimanski and managed by Hannah Selby.
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