Posted on 07/11/2012 6:57:07 PM PDT by Hotlanta Mike
Every American soldier killed in war, is a fallen hero, and deserves both the nation's thanks and a 'Hero's Welcome'. That's what the 'Flagman' Larry Eckhardt believes, and wait until you see what he does about it. Steve Hartman reports from Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, the home of U.S. Army Pvt. FC, Dustin Gross, who was killed by a roadside bomb earlier this month in Afghanistan.
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Great story, Mike.
What a wonderful way to let parents know their loss is acknowledged, honored and appreciated by grateful neighbors and strangers alike.
For those moved to donate to this effort, according to a message on this website,
http://www.americanprofile.com/articles/saluting-fallen-soldiers/
this is Mr. Eckhardt’s mailing address:
Larry Eckhardt, 323 Broadway St., Apt. 1-S, Little York, IL. 61453 (That’s apartment number one and the letter S.)
Screen’s all blurry. What’s up with that?
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