Fellow American,

The pride that patriotic Americans feel toward our country is unmatched.

I feel it when I rise for the National Anthem. When I meet our heroes of wars long ago, and those who wear the uniform today. And when I watch those same heroes stand to offer the flag a firm salute.

There is no greater symbol of American pride than our flag. It flew at Yorktown. Survived the rockets’ red glare at Fort McHenry.  And was raised atop Mount Suribachi on Iwo Jima.

During this year’s National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, D.C., I want to ensure that every man, woman, and child lining Constitution Avenue is waving an American flag.

But first, we must secure enough donations to cover the cost of thousands of hand-held American flags. I hope you’ll help with your gift of any amount so we can give a flag to every parade attendee on Memorial Day!

As our veterans and active duty troops make their way down Constitution Avenue on May 29th, think how they’ll feel if they see hundreds of thousands of patriotic Americans smiling and PROUDLY waving our flag.

It brings a smile to my face to picture thousands of young children waving the red, white, and blue, and shouting, “THANK YOU!” to all those who’ve served our nation.  More importantly, it shows that they appreciate the sacrifices behind the meaning of the holiday.

ABOVE: Children waving American Flags at last year's National Memorial Day Parade

This act — which may seem small — will have a huge, and lasting, impact on our American heroes. They deserve to see the gratitude and pride that every parade attendee feels on Memorial Day 2023.

While the National Memorial Day Parade is more than two months away, we must order tens of thousands of American flags this month.

That means we only have a couple of weeks to raise funds to pay for these symbols of our country, the inspiration for which so many have stood to fight.

Whether you can join us in person for the parade or plan to watch on TV, I hope you’ll consider a gift of $25, $50, $75, $100 or more today so we can secure tens of thousands hand-held American flags and pass them out to every National Memorial Day Parade attendee in May.

Thank you for your support!

Tim Holbert

President

American Veterans Center

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