New Flagpole at Tucson Park Honors Willie Blake Jr.

by admin October 2, 2021 / Published in News
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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.

Willie Blake Jr. Park, Flags for the Flagless

Willie Blake watches as children, Felicia Chandler and Jarrel Blake, raise the flag for the conclusion of the Flags for the Flagless ceremony at Willie Blake Jr. Park, to dedicate a flagpole in the park to honor Mr. Blake. The flagpole honors Willie Blake, who has devoted decades of his retirement to reducing crime and promoting economic opportunities in the Western Hills neighborhood in Tucson.
Ana Beltran, Arizona Daily Star

Willie Blake Jr. Park, Flags for the Flagless

Willie Blake and his children reciting the Pledge of Allegiance as part of the flagpole dedication ceremony for Mr. Blake.
Ana Beltran, Arizona Daily Star

Willie Blake Jr. Park, Flags for the Flagless

Willie Blake reciting the Pledge of Allegiance during the dedication of the new flagpole at Willie Blake Jr. Park.
Ana Beltran, Arizona Daily Star

Willie Blake Jr. Park, Flags for the Flagless

Willie Blake and guests listening to Charles Foley, founder of Flags for the Flagless, during the commencement of the flagpole dedication ceremony. Flags for the Flagless dedicated a new flagpole at Willie Blake Jr. Park on Saturday, October 2nd, 2021. The flagpole honors Willie Blake, who has devoted decades of his retirement to reducing crime and promoting economic opportunities in the Western Hills neighborhood in Tucson.
Ana Beltran, Arizona Daily Star

Willie Blake Jr. Park, Flags for the Flagless

Willie Blake raising the flag for the conclusion of the Flags for the Flagless ceremony at Willie Blake Jr. Park, to dedicate a flagpole in the park in honor of Mr. Blake.
Ana Beltran, Arizona Daily Star

Willie Blake Jr. Park, Flags for the Flagless

Don Bourn, Willie Blake, Danny Carlisle from TEP, and Charles Foley; founder of Flags for the Flagless, during the flagpole ceremony to honor Willie Blake.
Ana Beltran, Arizona Daily Star

Willie Blake Jr. Park, Flags for the Flagless

On Saturday, October 2nd, 2021, volunteers dedicated a new flagpole installed at a community park with support from Tucson Electric Power (TEP) and Flags for the Flagless.
Ana Beltran, Arizona Daily Star

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