As Independence Day approaches, I am reminded of a story my friend John Teeter told me several years ago. He was lucky. His customer, R.D. Floyd, demonstrated to Teeter what the flag meant to him – not only with an emphatic request, but by serving our country with honor. It’s a lesson that reminds us that the 4th of July is about more than cookouts and fireworks.
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“What was unusual was that he was carrying a tattered and torn American flag – the flag, which until a few minutes earlier, flew outside our store. R.D. was a man of few words and in typical fashion he got straight to the point. He put the flag on the counter and stated matter-of-factly, ‘I better never see the Flag look that way again.’ He then turned around and walked out.”
INSIGHTS: We must constantly remind ourselves, our families, our neighbors and our customers what the Flag represents or else we will take it for granted. Happy Fourth of July!