Florida lost 458 soldiers in the Korean war and 1,280 in the Vietnam conflict.
Consumers visiting the store at 5175 Englewood, Venice will receive a free 8’ by 12’ American flag. A second will be donated to the local VFW Tamiami Memorial Post to be used for marking veterans’ graves on Memorial Day.
This year, Ace Hardware Corporation aims to again give away more than one million American flags nationally. Last year, it gave away more than 500,000 to Ace customers and more than 550,000 to more than 1,900 VFW Posts.
Flags will be available at Mrt Lawn & Garden while quantities last. Each consumer is limited to one free flag; no purchase is necessary.
Mrt Lawn & Garden is located at 5175 Englewood, Venice, Florida. This location is owned by James David Taylor and represented by Daniel Posadny.