Welcome to the
Flag Steward
Interactive American Flag at the
Flag Steward
Interactive American Flag at the
relaying today's informative 'Reminders from Our Flag' and inspiring 'Patriot Tributes' specific to this U.S. Flag site
GO HERE for today's REMINDERS FROM OUR FLAG
(including daily Flag Status, Fallen Patriot alerts, Historical Reminders, & more)
(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:
Fallen Patriot Commemoration
This U.S. Flag site and Flag Steward experience is dedicated to this inspirational Patriot:
U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major
Donovan E. Watts of Atlanta, GA
Donovan E. Watts of Atlanta, GA
Served in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
KIA / Died November 21, 2006
from IED (Improvised Explosive Device) explosion while fighting in Siniyah, Iraq
Born September 10, 1960 in Atlanta, GA
Graduated in 1978 from high school (location TBD)
Enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1979 and served in Operation Desert Storm and Desert Shield in early 1990s
He was survived by his then, 8-year old daughter, Charlee
KIA / Died November 21, 2006
from IED (Improvised Explosive Device) explosion while fighting in Siniyah, Iraq
Born September 10, 1960 in Atlanta, GA
Graduated in 1978 from high school (location TBD)
Enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1979 and served in Operation Desert Storm and Desert Shield in early 1990s
He was survived by his then, 8-year old daughter, Charlee
Lieutenant Colonel Scott Harris said this about Donovan Watts ...
"He was a dog enthusiast, he often divided the world between the 'porch dogs' who sat and talked, and the 'yard dogs' who got things done. Command Sgt. Maj. Donovan Watts was the greatest paratrooper I have ever known. He was kind, fair and treated everyone with dignity."
GO HERE to experience the Legacy.com obituary and condolence messages for him
CLICK HERE to review his tribute at the Military Time's Honor the Fallen site
"He was a dog enthusiast, he often divided the world between the 'porch dogs' who sat and talked, and the 'yard dogs' who got things done. Command Sgt. Maj. Donovan Watts was the greatest paratrooper I have ever known. He was kind, fair and treated everyone with dignity."
GO HERE to experience the Legacy.com obituary and condolence messages for him
CLICK HERE to review his tribute at the Military Time's Honor the Fallen site
GO HERE to read the Liberty Jump Team tribute to CSM Watts
CLICK HERE to review his Find a Grave tribute site
[ This photo of the painting of CSM Watts by Thomas Bateman is part of the Atlanta Fine Arts League's 'Art from the Heart' project. ]
CLICK HERE to see Command Sergeant Major Watts' painting, and many other fallen service members, within the 'Art from the Heart' project.
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School ...
[ ANCS studeents, YOU HAVE THE POWER TO CUSTOMIZE THIS PAGE! There are more stories, pictures, and videos that can be added to expand this tribute to your hometown hero, Command Sergeant Major Donovan Watts. You can do it! Just follow a short video tutorial, get access to this page from Flag Steward staff, and then students can also showcase the Patriots that inspire them to stand proudly during Our Flag ceremonies. 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. ]
[ ANCS studeents, YOU HAVE THE POWER TO CUSTOMIZE THIS PAGE! There are more stories, pictures, and videos that can be added to expand this tribute to your hometown hero, Command Sergeant Major Donovan Watts. You can do it! Just follow a short video tutorial, get access to this page from Flag Steward staff, and then students can also showcase the Patriots that inspire them to stand proudly during Our Flag ceremonies. 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.
The personal Patriot(s) remembered by this Interactive American Flag include(s):
U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Chris Falkel
Patriot Honor Roll
Here is an example tribute to imitate / replace.
The personal Patriot(s) remembered by this Interactive American Flag include(s):
U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Chris Falkel
[ Michael Reagan's Fallen Heroes Project portrait of SSG Falkel - used with permission ]
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 combatant in Operation Enduring Freedom
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]
Are you ready to add another honoree here?
Your school now has an Interactive American Flag, 'AWAKENED' by the Flag Steward app, that honors CSM Watts and should inform & inspire students.
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 school (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 school (tax-deductible donation)
Thanks for visiting this Flag Steward Interactive American Flag and reviewing today's 'Reminders from Our Flag'. We appreciate your support of our nonprofit program and mission to build more informed and inspired citizens.
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