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(including daily Flag Status, Fallen Patriot alerts, Historical Reminders, & more)
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Fallen Patriot Commemoration
This U.S. Flag site and Flag Steward experience is dedicated to this inspirational Patriot:
U.S. Army Sergeant and Green Beret
Chris M. Falkel of Highlands Ranch, CO
Fallen Patriot Commemoration
This U.S. Flag site and Flag Steward experience is dedicated to this inspirational Patriot:
U.S. Army Sergeant and Green Beret
Chris M. Falkel of Highlands Ranch, CO
He was the first of three Highlands Ranch residents who have been killed in military combat action (KIA).
Green Beret Staff Sergeant Chris Falkel, 22, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado.
KIA August 8, 2005 serving as a Special Forces combatant in Operation Enduring Freedom
Born September 24, 1982 in Boston, MA
Attended Northridge Elementary, Cresthill Middle School, and ThunderRidge High School - Graduated in 2001
Enlisted in U.S. Army in 2001 intent on being a Special Forces soldier
Awarded Silver Star for his valorous actions on August 7 & 8, 2005
Survived by mother, father, and brother
We honor and thank U.S. Army Special Forces Staff Sergeant Chris Falkel for defending our freedoms and fighting to liberate the lives of others.
Chris inspires us with this recollection from his childhood buddy and neighbor, Matthew Sahagun:
"Chris was a warrior," Sahagun said. "Since an early age he always had it in him. He was brave beyond belief and always by your side if you needed him."
GO HERE to experience a special Flag Steward tribute page dedicated to SSG Chris Falkel (more pics & videos)
[Note: Chris' life and his dad carrying on his legacy via "Juniors Bullet Pens" was one of the first inspirations to enable this Flag Steward nonprofit program]
He was the first of three Highlands Ranch residents who have been killed in military combat action (KIA).
Green Beret Staff Sergeant Chris Falkel, 22, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado.
KIA August 8, 2005 serving as a Special Forces combatant in Operation Enduring Freedom
Born September 24, 1982 in Boston, MA
Attended Northridge Elementary, Cresthill Middle School, and ThunderRidge High School - Graduated in 2001
Enlisted in U.S. Army in 2001 intent on being a Special Forces soldier
Awarded Silver Star for his valorous actions on August 7 & 8, 2005
Survived by mother, father, and brother
We honor and thank U.S. Army Special Forces Staff Sergeant Chris Falkel for defending our freedoms and fighting to liberate the lives of others.
Chris inspires us with this recollection from his childhood buddy and neighbor, Matthew Sahagun:
"Chris was a warrior," Sahagun said. "Since an early age he always had it in him. He was brave beyond belief and always by your side if you needed him."
GO HERE to experience a special Flag Steward tribute page dedicated to SSG Chris Falkel (more pics & videos)
[Note: Chris' life and his dad carrying on his legacy via "Juniors Bullet Pens" was one of the first inspirations to enable this Flag Steward nonprofit program]

Your gym now has an Interactive American Flag 'AWAKENED' by the Flag Steward app to honor SSG Falkel and inspire your members.
PATRIOT POPPY says, I WANT YOU to become a Flag Steward.
So, GO HERE to 'Awaken It Forward' (Pay It Forward) - providing an Interactive American Flag to another place (tax-deductible donation)
PATRIOT POPPY says, I WANT YOU to become a Flag Steward.
So, GO HERE to 'Awaken It Forward' (Pay It Forward) - providing an Interactive American Flag to another place (tax-deductible donation)
[ YOU (or, better yet, your members) HAVE THE POWER TO CUSTOMIZE THIS PAGE! Follow a short video tutorial, get access to this page from Flag Steward staff, and then you can showcase the Patriots that inspire you to stand proudly during Our Flag ceremonies. You can do it! Email Staff@FlagSteward.org for access to this/your page now. PS - If a 49-year old Jarhead Marine can build this website than you can certainly handle customizing this page to your liking. ]
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Patriot Honor Roll
Here is an example tribute to imitate / replace.
[ THIS IS THE FLAG STEWARD FOUNDER'S EXAMPLE HONOR ROLL TRIBUTE TO HIS DAD - WHOSE MEMORIAL FLAGPOLE INSPIRED THIS NONPROFIT PROJECT ]
The personal Patriot(s) remembered by this Interactive American Flag include(s):
U.S. Army (Retired) Lieutenant Colonel Edward J. Sweeney Jr.
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Patriot Honor Roll
Here is an example tribute to imitate / replace.
[ THIS IS THE FLAG STEWARD FOUNDER'S EXAMPLE HONOR ROLL TRIBUTE TO HIS DAD - WHOSE MEMORIAL FLAGPOLE INSPIRED THIS NONPROFIT PROJECT ]
The personal Patriot(s) remembered by this Interactive American Flag include(s):
U.S. Army (Retired) Lieutenant Colonel Edward J. Sweeney Jr.
Vietnam Veteran of Boston, Massachusetts.
20 year Army career (1967-1987) in Aviation and Corps of Engineers
Awarded Silver Star, Bronze Star, and 45 Air Medals while serving as scout helicopter pilot (shot down 3 times) in Vietnam.
Died December 8, 2008, age 62, of a Vietnam War related illness
Survived by wife, Ellen Sweeney, two children and three grandchildren.
We honor and thank U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Ed Sweeney Jr. for defending our freedoms and fighting to liberate the lives of others.
Ed Sweeney Jr. inspires us with his leadership - how he looked out for the welfare of his men:
Chief Warrant Officer Frank Glenn, a fellow Vietnam War scout helicopter pilot of Platoon Leader Ed Sweeney, repeated Captain Sweeney's directive to his 9 scout pilots, "Don't be a cowboy, don't take any unnecessary risks, no hot-dogging, and don't get your crew killed. Your job is to return to base everyday."
GO HERE to review this Patriot's tribute site
20 year Army career (1967-1987) in Aviation and Corps of Engineers
Awarded Silver Star, Bronze Star, and 45 Air Medals while serving as scout helicopter pilot (shot down 3 times) in Vietnam.
Died December 8, 2008, age 62, of a Vietnam War related illness
Survived by wife, Ellen Sweeney, two children and three grandchildren.
We honor and thank U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Ed Sweeney Jr. for defending our freedoms and fighting to liberate the lives of others.
Ed Sweeney Jr. inspires us with his leadership - how he looked out for the welfare of his men:
Chief Warrant Officer Frank Glenn, a fellow Vietnam War scout helicopter pilot of Platoon Leader Ed Sweeney, repeated Captain Sweeney's directive to his 9 scout pilots, "Don't be a cowboy, don't take any unnecessary risks, no hot-dogging, and don't get your crew killed. Your job is to return to base everyday."
GO HERE to review this Patriot's tribute site
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