MARCO ISLAND YACHT CLUB HELPS SPONSOR FLAGS FOR HEREOS
On February 21, the Marco Island Noontime Rotary had their ceremony for this year’s Flags for Heroes at the YMCA field. This year’s honorees were our Marco Island Firefighters and Police Officers along with veterans and First responders of the 9-11 attacks. Over 400 flags are on display in memory of heroes from all walks of life. There was a flyover in vintage aircraft by Ret. Navy Commanders Mike Thortenson and Ret. Lt. Col. Chuck McHenry US Air Force. We were also honored to have flying the GROUND ZERO U.S. flag which was flown for the first time in 20 years. Marco Island Yacht Club is honored to have contributed to this wonderful event.
MIYC Member and World War II veteran Staff Sgt. Donald L. Mills of Marco Island was surprised on his 97th birthday (Feb. 22) with flags having been placed on his front lawn by 'special anonymous
people' recognizing his special day. Doreen Hertel/ Special to the Eagle
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