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Flags for the Flagless Reignites Patriotism at Bloomfield High School in New Mexico

December 3, 2021 by admin

December 3rd, 2021 • By Flags For The Flagless

The Flags for the Flagless team was recently called into action by Retired Major and current ROTC Teacher – William Kern, at Bloomfield High School located in Bloomfield, New Mexico.

Lead by Charles Foley, the team quickly made their way to New Mexico to meet with Retired Major William Kern, who expressed his concern with the worn, faded and missing American Flags located throughout the campus. Without any delay, Charles Foley and the Flags for the Flagless team were able to reignite patriotism at Bloomfield High School once again.

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No Flag Pole Left Behind – The Heroic Story of Charles Foley

October 14, 2021 by admin

October 13, 2021 • By Flags For The Flagless

The American flag waves in reverence for many—for the immigrants who came and built a nation with hard work and ingenuity and for all who continue to defend and serve our nation.

As a Tucson Police officer, Charles Foley noticed 32 poles without a flag in one small downtown area. Now, he has made it his primary mission to assure that our nations national colors are available to every site that carries an empty flag pole.

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New Flagpole at Tucson Park Honors Willie Blake Jr.

October 2, 2021 by admin
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July 21, 2021 • By Ana Beltran

Flags for the Flagless, with support from Tucson Electric Power, dedicated a new flagpole at Willie Blake Jr. Park in Tucson on Saturday, October 2nd, 2021. The flagpole honors Blake, who has devoted decades of his retirement to reducing crime and promoting economic opportunities in the Western Hills neighborhood in Tucson.

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Two Flags raised at Handmaker Assisted Living Center

March 25, 2016 by admin

Two flags were raised at Handmaker Assisted Living at the entrance to the Center.

Handmaker Assisted Living never had an American flag flying. Flags for the Flagless roped the poles, bought the pulleys and purchased one new American flag and one new Arizona flag. We want to thanks TPD Honor Guard for being a part of this historic event.

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American Flag Left at Shooting Memorial Will Fly Over Giffords’ Home

October 28, 2015 by admin

Flags for the Flagless will donate flag to former congresswoman and her husband, Mark Kelly

TUCSON – An American flag that was among hundreds left at memorials for victims of the 2011 Tucson shooting will fly over the home of former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and her husband, former astronaut Mark Kelly.

The flag will be presented Friday to Giffords and Kelly by Flags for the Flagless, a local organization started by two Tucson police officers that is dedicated to reviving flag poles that have been abandoned throughout the community.
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First responders remember 9/11

September 11, 2015 by admin
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Written By Lauren Reimer
Posted: Sep 11, 2015 4:45 PM

TUCSON – 9/11 is considered by many to be the ‘Kennedy Moment’ of the 21st century. Everyone who lived through that day remembers where they were and what they were doing when they learned the Twin Towers had been attacked. This is especially true for two local police officers.

“It took a little bit to register, I didn’t understand what was happening,” said Tucson police officer Charley Foley. “Then I think they said ‘terrorist attack, The country is under terrorist attack,’ I just couldn’t believe it.”

Sept. 11, 2001 was Foley’s first day on the force.
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Tucson ‘Flags for Flagless’ Initiative Traveling to NYC for 9/11 Anniversary

September 7, 2015 by admin
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Written By Lauren Reimer
Posted: Sep 07, 2015 5:38 PM

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TUCSON – Later this week, Americans will remember the morning of September 11th, 2001. It’s been 14 years since the Twin Towers fell in New York City. Nearly 3,000 people were killed that day.

For today’s school children, it’s something they will only read and watch videos about.

A Tucson police officer is on a journey east, to bring a piece of history and American symbolism back to a Brooklyn elementary school.

Growing up, the American flag had a special meaning to Tucson Police Officer Charley Foley.
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Donated Flags Will Fly at All UA Home Games in Tribute for Those Who Served

September 3, 2015 by admin
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Written By Anthony Victor Reyes and Written By Angelique Lizarde
Posted: Sep 03, 2015 4:27 PM

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The University of Arizona will fly a different flag at each UA football home game to honor the men and women who served the United States.

Former Wildcat John Melichar recently donated his father’s internment flag to the organization, Flags for the Flagless. He donated the flag so his father’s courage and sacrifice can be remembered forever.

“It feels good to help somebody else get closure to a previous experience or loss of a loved one,” said Melichar.
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Local Group Sends Flag to Charleston Church

July 17, 2015 by admin
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July 17, 2015 7:48 pm • By Carmen Duarte

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An American flag is being sent to the Emanuel AME Church in South Carolina “to show Tucson’s support and compassion for Charleston” after a mass shooting killed nine church worshippers last month.

Tucson police Officer Charles Foley presented the flag Friday in a display case to Joann Thompson, a spiritual leader of the local Prince Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church at 602 S. Stone Ave.

In turn, Thompson, will take the flag and present it to members of the Emanuel AME Church during a religious international conference in Charleston in three weeks.
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Flags for the Flagless Will Raise 13 Flags in Tribute to Independence Day

July 2, 2015 by admin
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Written By Allison Alexander and Anthony Victor Reyes
Posted: Jul 02, 2015 4:39 PM

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TUCSON – In tribute to the men and women who serve the United States, a local group is helping Tucsonans be more patriotic this Independence Day.

Two residents of the Old Pueblo have made it their mission to re-energize Tucson’s patriotism by giving flags to the flagless.

They began their mission last year on Flag Day, taking donated flags and putting them to good use.
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  • Flags for the Flagless Reignites Patriotism at Bloomfield High School in New Mexico

    December 3rd, 2021 • By Flags For The Flagless ...
  • No Flag Pole Left Behind – The Heroic Story of Charles Foley

    October 13, 2021 • By Flags For The Flagless Th...
  • New Flagpole at Tucson Park Honors Willie Blake Jr.

    July 21, 2021 • By Ana Beltran Flags for the Fl...
  • Two Flags raised at Handmaker Assisted Living Center

    Two flags were raised at Handmaker Assisted Liv...
  • American Flag Left at Shooting Memorial Will Fly Over Giffords’ Home

    Flags for the Flagless will donate flag to form...
  • September 11th

    First responders remember 9/11

    Written By Lauren Reimer Posted: Sep 11, 2015 4...
  • Flags for the Flagless

    Tucson ‘Flags for Flagless’ Initiative Traveling to NYC for 9/11 Anniversary

    Written By Lauren Reimer Posted: Sep 07, 2015 5...
  • Flags 4 Flagless UofA

    Donated Flags Will Fly at All UA Home Games in Tribute for Those Who Served

    Written By Anthony Victor Reyes and Written By ...
  • Providing Flags to the Community

    Local Group Sends Flag to Charleston Church

    July 17, 2015 7:48 pm • By Carmen Duarte See or...
  • Flags for Flagless

    Flags for the Flagless Will Raise 13 Flags in Tribute to Independence Day

    Written By Allison Alexander and Anthony Victor...
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