Fox Valley Flag Awards
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The Fox Valley chapter is proud to present the Flag Award to individuals, organizations or businesses for an outstanding display of the American flag in one of the 8 counties served by the Fox Valley chapter. This is the only criteria. Our members are encouraged to alert Scott to candidates he should consider for the Flag Award. |
The winner of the Flag Award is presented a certificate at their home, place of business or
in a public meeting.
A photograph of the presentation is included on this page.Click thumbnails to enlarge photos. They will auto close in 10 or 20 seconds.
Matt Clark, Fox Valley Chapter President, presented the SAR Flag Award Certificate to
Kieran Stout, Fire Chief of the Pingree Grove & Countryside Fire Protection District, at their December 19, 2023 Board Meeting.
They were recognized for the new flag display at the newly remodeled Station 4 on Plank Rd in Elgin.
See story in January 8, 2024 Daily Herald.
In August 2023 Flag Certificates were presented to Naperville residents John & Jan Plummer
and to Stephanie Jones-Kastelic and Derrick Wynn of the Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home.Also Jason Freitag received his flag award certificate. Be sure to click on his thumbnail.
Rod Herbig, Fox Valley Chapter President, presented the SAR Flag Award Certificate to
Tony Alberti at his Downers Grove home on President's Day 2013. Tony came to the US
from Italy and became an American Citizen at 5 years later at age 16.
As a proud American citizen, Tony flies the American flag at his barbershop and his home every day.
Dale Bottom, Fox Valley Chapter Vice President, presented the SAR Flag Award Certificate to
Joe Ebner, Club President, at a luncheon at the Medinah Country Club December 15, 2010.
Many people see and enjoy this well maintained patriotic display.
Ron Smith presented the Flag Certificate to
Larry & Jan Baumgartner at their home in Naperville in November 2008. Ron also created and presented to them
a special photo montage to honor their display of patriotism.
Click on the photo thumbnail to see this special presentation.
In November 2007, Ron Smith presented the Flag Award to
John Kunsch, the owner of the Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral home
in Naperville. The field of flags is a colorful sight for the many cars on South Washington, south of downtown Naperville.
On December 7, 2006, Ron Smith presented the Flag Award to
American Legion Commander Bob Bohr
of Post 43 in Naperville during their monthly meeting. On the left was the joint
ceremony on Memorial Day at the WWI Doughboy Statue conducted with Naperville VFW Post 3873.
On July 25, 2005, Ron Smith presented the Flag Award Certificate to
Fire Chief Scott Raffensparger
of the Glen Ellyn Fire Department during
a Village Board Meeting to recognize their outstanding display of the American Flag.