Photo By Sgt. Rigo Cisneros | Flags are set up by the Bryan Rotary Club at Veterans Park in College Station, 4...... read more read more
The American flag holds deep dual significance for veterans, embodying the principles of reverence and dedication, while filling each Veteran with electrifying pride that is celebrated each Veteran’s Day.
Often the American flag holds a mixture of emotions, reminiscing about the friends lost and the hardships endured in a conflict while still inspiring that American spirit that embodies a love of life, the great opportunity and ideals of freedom this country provides.
The flag had seen moments of immense sadness, its stars and stripes a witness to the losses suffered in the turmoil of war. Each fold and crease holds the echoes of fallen comrades and the weight of sacrifices made.
“Sometimes a flag is all you have,” said Jennifer Pratt, as she choked back the tears. “One of the sponsors of a flag is someone who couldn’t go to the funeral of a Marine killed by an IED.” The flag is a symbol of that young man.
The flag also embodies a sense of enduring pride. It symbolizes the resilience of a nation that has weathered storms, persevered through trials, and emerged stronger. It speaks of the unity and camaraderie among people from different walks of life, coming together under its colors to build, reconcile and progress.
“When I look at the flag it just instills a sense of pride. America,” said Eric King Jr. of College Station, Texas. The world is a turbulent place and sometimes I just look at the flag and I just feel so blessed to be an American.
The duality of the flag—the sadness of loss and the pride in resilience, reflecting the intricate, interwoven threads of the American spirit and in that realization, solace, gratitude and a profound appreciation for the journey that is America.
| Date Taken: | 11.04.2023 |
| Date Posted: | 11.17.2023 09:27 |
| Story ID: | 457302 |
| Location: | BRYAN, TX, US |
| Hometown: | BRYAN, TX, US |
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