U.S. flags flying cause for pride

On Veterans Day 2008, it was published in the Daily Herald that I counted nine U.S. flags over a stretch of four to five blocks (approximately over 100 houses) in my neighborhood. Most of the feedback I received was positive.

One of my favorite comments that I received was "Fly the Flag - you'll feel good and so will your neighbors!"

On Memorial Day 2009, I was pleased to count 33 U.S. flags flying in this same area, many by neighbors that haven't flown their U.S. flag in years. I continued my count and ended with 80 U.S. flags over a nine-block area!

Thank you to all who flew their U.S. flag this past Memorial Day. It felt good to see so many neighbors flying our flag.

I am hopeful that our veterans who saw this sign of appreciation felt good, too.

Ed Kowynia

Buffalo Grove