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FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - The Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY) unveiled a memorial flag honoring fallen military members and first responders today at 2 p.m. during a special ceremony.
This unique flag is made from 73 name tapes nominated by family members and friends of their fallen service members and first responders.
“In my short time at Fayetteville Regional Airport, I have seen the importance of the military and first responder community here,” said Airport Director Andrew LaGala. “We feel extremely fortunate to honor those that have sacrificed for our community and nation as a whole.”
FAY partnered with Flags to Remember, a local nonprofit created by Sergeant First Class Anthony Peterson, an active-duty soldier at Fort Liberty. Flags to Remember was inspired by his actions to cope with the loss of military friends which now helps others navigate their grief. Families and friends are invited to join the flag unveiling when their loved one’s name has been added to a flag.
The Fayetteville Regional Airport is the host of Flag 12.
Other memorial flags created by Flags to Remember can be found around the city of Fayetteville at locations like Segra Stadium in the Avex Lounge, Cape Fear Hospice, Charlie Mike’s Pub, as well as Fayetteville and Sanford Veterans of Foreign Wars #652 and #6018.
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