At Gettysburg Flag Works, we want to say a big thank you to veterans for all they have done for our country.

Every year on Veterans Day, we surprise a special veteran to show how much we appreciate them. Last year, we were lucky to honor Tom Regan, a local Vietnam war vet that has impacted our community through his "Please Remember me" foundation.

This year, we picked another amazing veteran to thank. We hope our tradition helps people learn how to thank a veteran and reminds everyone of the importance of saying "thank you" to those who keep us safe.

You can read more about how we give back to local, national and global causes and follow along as we build a more patriotic society, one flag at a time!

Honoring Scott: A True Patriot and Dedicated Veteran

Scott’s journey of service began early when, as a high school student, he joined the Army National Guard. At just 18, he became the youngest soldier in his unit to deploy, serving in Kuwait and Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Attached to the 82nd Airborne during his deployment with the 1156 Engineer Company, Scott supported critical missions in the Middle East. For his courage and contributions, he earned numerous awards and medals, including the Army Commendation Medal with “C” Device, the War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, among others.

Despite his extraordinary service, Scott remains humble about his time overseas, rarely speaking of the sacrifices he made. Yet his actions tell a story of a man who continues to put others first. Whether helping friends and family without hesitation, juggling full-time school and work, or rebuilding his father’s homestead into a beautiful home, Scott embodies the values of resilience, hard work, and patriotism. Today, he and his girlfriend share that restored home with their dog, Daisy. Scott has been wishing for a flagpole for a few years now so he can fly a flag just as his grandfather did in this same house.

It is an honor to recognize Scott with our 2024 Veteran Flagpole Surprise. His unwavering patriotism, dedication to service, and commitment to family and friends exemplify the best of what it means to be an American veteran. We are thrilled to know that he will finally have the flagpole and Steadfast American flag that he deserves.

Thank you, Scott, for your service and your example. You inspire us all.

P.S. Check out the video below to learn what this all meant to him!