Connecticut lost 239 soldiers in the Korean war and 344 in the Vietnam conflict.
Consumers visiting the store at 25 E High St # 3-4-5, East Hampton will receive a free 8’ by 12’ American flag. A second will be donated to the local VFW Fowler-Dix-Park 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 East Hampton Ace Hardware while quantities last. Each consumer is limited to one free flag; no purchase is necessary.
East Hampton Ace Hardware is located at 25 E High St # 3-4-5, East Hampton, Connecticut. This location is owned by Robert Fearon III, represented by Mary Calder-Ricci and managed by Walter Hale.