VETERANS MEMORIAL OVERPASS KEARNEY NE

the VETERAN'S

MEMORIAL OVERPASS

The city of Kearney,NE erected a new overpass
on the east side of the city;
which was completed in 2002.
Past Commander / Vietnam veteran Michael Streeter ( photo above )
spearheaded the project of getting
the overpass dedicated to veterans.

The overpass committee efforts culminated
with the implementation of 30 flag holders
mounted on the overpass.

Mounting boots were made by DON INGRAM.

Many thanks to DON for donating his time and work

( visit DON INGRAM'S TRAILER LOCKwebsite. opens in new window)

Flags were erected at Dedication 12-06-02

OVERPASS EXPENDITURES
The

Beginning Balance

of the Overpass Fund ..........$3822.97
[ this was donations and money raised from auction ]
(30) 12'flag poles and (9) 9' poles for base units ... 1193.33
(60)4" eyebolts and (60)3 1/2" double end snaps .... 200.29
(1) high speed drill bit ................................................... 4.30
total ..........................................................................1397.92

with discounts we actually paid ...................................1194.96

CURRENT FUND BALANCE...(05-23-08).........$3,106.23

SEND A DONATION ONLINE TODAY !

Make a donation via PAYPAL. FAST, EASY, AND SECURE.

THANK YOU

The VFW is now selling flags. This is a win/win situation.

We have US flags, Pow/mia in black and white or black and red, Army,
Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Iraq Freedom, Support our Troops and
BLUE STAR SERVICE flags.

NOTE: The Blue Star Service flag is flown by folks that
have a family member serving in combat.

ALL FLAGS ARE $10.00

ALL PROCEEDS REPLENISH THE FLAG SUPPLY !!

Call Michael Streeter at 308-237-0174 OR the VFW 308-234-9714

If you wish to donate to this fund you can also stop in to the
Farmers & Merchants Bank and tell them you are depositing a donation to
the VETERAN'S MEMORIAL OVERPASS FUND
ACCT. # 605556
You may also mail your donation to Michael Streeter 635 Dove Hill ave
Kearney, NE 68845.
make checks payable to : veteran's memorial overpass fund
Any questions?

A SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL OF THOSE FOLKS
WHO DONATED TO THE FLAG FUND
and continue to do so. This is our 6th year. THANK YOU ALL!

We have received MANY wonderful compliments on the
flag display on the overpass. The support is fantastic.
We will have events at the VFW periodically to
continue to add to the fund so that we can
KEEP OUR FLAGS FLYING
in honor of all veterans.

Donations can also be left at the VFW Post.
THANK YOU ALL!

FLAG DISPLAY RULES & Etiquette

The House Resolution:

H.R.1119 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 (Passed by the House)

SEC. 1054. DISPLAY OF POW/MIA FLAG.

(a) REQUIRED DISPLAY- The POW/MIA flag shall be displayed at the locations
specified in subsection (c) each year on POW/MIA flag display days.
Such display shall serve (1) as the symbol of the Nation's concern and
commitment to achieving the fullest possible accounting of Americans who,
having been prisoners of war or missing in action, still remain unaccounted
for, and (2) as the symbol of the Nation's commitment to achieving the fullest
possible accounting for Americans who in the future may become prisoners of war,
missing in action, or otherwise unaccounted for as a result of hostile action.

(b) DAYS FOR FLAG DISPLAY-

(1) For purposes of this section,
POW/MIA flag display days are the following:

(A) Armed Forces Day, the third Saturday in May.

(B) Memorial Day, the last Monday in May.

(C) Flag Day, June 14.

(D) Independence Day, July 4.

(E) National POW/MIA Recognition Day.

(F) Veterans Day, November 11.

(2) In the case of display at United States Postal Service post offices
(required by subsection (c)(8)), POW/MIA flag display days in any year
include, in addition to the days specified in paragraph (1),
the last business day before each such day that itself is not a business day.

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