Maryland lost 431 soldiers in the Korean war and 639 in the Vietnam conflict.
Consumers visiting the store at 10325 US Route 40, Ellicott City will receive a free 8’ by 12’ American flag. A second will be donated to the local VFW Yingling-Ridgely Post to be used for marking veterans’ graves on Memorial Day.
This year, Ace Hardware Corporation aims to again give away more than one million American flags nationally. Last year, it gave away more than 500,000 to Ace customers and more than 550,000 to more than 1,900 VFW Posts.
Flags will be available at Clarks ACE Hardware while quantities last. Each consumer is limited to one free flag; no purchase is necessary.
Clarks ACE Hardware is located at 10325 US Route 40, Ellicott City, Maryland. This location is owned by Margaret Clark, represented by James Furletti and managed by Marice Rogers.