Photo By Staff Sgt. S.T. Stewart | The newly restored flag painting dries at the Havelock City Park April 14 in Havelock,...... read more read more
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HAVELOCK, N.C. — In March of this year, a painting of the American Flag, located on the stage at the Havelock City Park, N.C., was destroyed by vandals.
The painting had stood as a symbol of pride and patriotism to the community for more than 20 years.
With the Havelock Community Band playing patriotic songs in the background, local community members and Marines from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point joined forces, April 14, to restore the painting to its original state.
After the flag is repainted, it will once again stand as a landmark for the local community said Jeff Crane, the event coordinator for the restoration. “I believe we live in the highest flying town in the whole U.S.”
The Marines’ help with the restoration was an example of the support the community and the Marine Corps show for one another, said Crane.
“I am thankful for the Marines here to help us,” said Audrey Bell, Crane’s wife. “I believe they are full of love and compassion for God and country.”
Unknown vandals covered the original painting of the flag in graffiti, and more than 20 Marines, along with members of the local community, joined in the repainting of the Stars and Stripes.
“I think it’s good to help support the local community,” said Lance Cpl. Logan J. Gonzalez, a crewmaster with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252. “The moment I found out they needed volunteers, I knew I was going to help.”
After the final brush stroke, those present joined to sing as the community band played “God Bless America”.
“It was a tragedy that this flag was destroyed, but thanks to the community and the Marines volunteering, it is back to its original state,” said Crane.
| Date Taken: | 04.14.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 04.20.2012 11:48 |
| Story ID: | 87054 |
| Location: | HAVELOCK, NC, US |
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