Illinois lost 1,436 soldiers in the Korean war and 1,854 in the Vietnam conflict.
Consumers visiting the store at 239 N Genesee St., Waukegan will receive a free 8’ by 12’ American flag. A second will be donated to the local VFW Smith-Spaid 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 Olson's Ace Hardware while quantities last. Each consumer is limited to one free flag; no purchase is necessary.
Olson's Ace Hardware is located at 239 N Genesee St., Waukegan, Illinois. This location is owned by Donald W. Olson, represented by Santo Lee and managed by Tammy Whitcomb.
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