Orders taken for Avenue of Flags

Hawk’s Avenue of Flags is currently taking orders for flags until Oct. 13, for those who want them displayed this Veterans Day.

The Avenue was created in memory of Airman First Class Donald L. “Hawk” Hawkins, by his wife Betty and daughter Julie Lehman, but serves as a memorial for all veterans. Flags flown are the casket flags used at funerals for servicemen and women, but those who want to keep their casket flags can order a 9’x5’ flag for $65. Each flag is displayed on a 15-foot pole, and each pole adorned with a plaque engraved with the name, rank and branch of the deceased soldier.

A $100 donation is requested for each pole, though financial arrangements can be made if necessary as Hawkins and Lehman want to make sure all soldiers are recognized.

Hawk’s Avenue of Flags is also looking for one or more service organizations willing to commit to putting up and taking down the flags on the two dates they fly — Memorial Day and Veterans Day. For more information, call Betty Hawkins at 864-3948 or Julie Lehman at 921-0018.

On Veterans Day, the flags will be raised around 7 a.m., with a prayer from House District 28 Representative Nathan Winters. As with every Veterans Day, the VFW will also have a ceremony at 11 a.m.