Local veterans receive flags flown over the U.S. Capitol

SEELEY LAKE - Veterans and Families of Seeley Lake surprised two of the group's oldest veterans, 90 years young, with U.S. American flags that were flown over the Capitol in Washington, D.C. Veterans and Families President Barbara Knopp said they awarded Glenn Truett (left) and Scott Edwards (right with mask next to veteran Elden Barbieri) the flags to honor their service to their country. Truett served six years in the Army and Edwards served four years in the Navy as a Seabee both during the Korean War.

The flags were obtained from Senator Steve Daines' office in Helena. This is the first time Veterans and Families has been able to honor their members with a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol. Accompanying the flag was a signed Certificate of Authenticity.

 

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