Someone who should be elected to an office and or appointed. Make our election campaigns free. In elementary, jr. high, and high school, as a female, I always wanted to be allowed to raise and lower and fold our flag. I've had to fold a lot of shirts...
When I was a child the house across the street was being demolished but all activity stopped when the roof of the house hit the ground and a lone American flag in the attic was revealed. One of the crew climbed over a dangerous unstable pile of debris to retrieve the flag. That incident has stayed with me for decades
🫡 thank you for honoring the flag sir...few remember what it means...its not just a flag, its a symbol of this country and should always be respected ❤
You also should let people know our flag with no Boarder goes by the Constitution. The flag with the yellow boarder goes by MARITIME laws . Maritime laws are almost carbon copys of United Nations laws Not our CONSTITUTION. The Tassels you see on some flags are ADMIRALTY laws
I have participated in a flag retirement ceremony when son was in Boy Scouts. There is a proper way and reason to retire our National Flag, it should never be disrespected by casual handling, or defacing it with words or someone's face.
The Boy Scouts placed a box at the local bank to put flags for retirement. They collect the flags from the various boxes and do their ceremonies every so often.
really though it's freedom is what's important, isn't it? as long as no one is harming anyone against their will, it's freedom that's key, not a flag but the freedom to the pursuit of happiness
Veterans risked all to allow you to burn that flag if you want to, or does true freedom have limitations after all? I'm confused, does America support freedom or just partial freedom?
@@woebringer7884 How rude! Can't you be nice?? After all, joeds3775 doesn't _want_ the USA to do prosper and thrive, he doesn't _want_ more money from his paycheck (if he even has a job...) and he doesn't _want_ President Trump to stop WWIII from going live! Don't you realize, it's _not fair_ that the *full-blown dementia* "10% for the Big Guy" or his ineffectual, AWOL "ViCe PrEsIdEnT" didn't get elected!!1! MAGA on, my friend! Trump2024-28-32-36-to eternity! (I can only wish - but lets pray a Trump 2.0 guy gets positioned for 2028!!) 🙏
Our nations flag is not just a cloth or rag. It is a symbol of all those who have fought and died for this nation. Respect is all it deserves for their sake.
To Don Gardner - Thank you sir for showing your respect and reverence to our flag, standing for freedom, your service to our country and your patriotism. I taught many a boy and anyone else who would listen to the importance of such respect. I was a Boy Scout leader, am a father and just the neighbor who demands respect to our country. Sometimes I feel alone these days but I know better - I'm past retirement age now, but still hold our country close to my heart. Thank you for doing what you did and I wouldn't expect anything less especially from a veteran. Love the story FOX13. Thanks for posting......
Marine - 67 / 71 - 4 years, 5 months, 3 weeks - ChuLai 68 Americans should be grateful they have people like us to protect them from people like us. Only those who've had the courage to insure the freedom of strangers can truly comprehend its meaning and appreciate its valve Honor always those willing to sacrifice their tomorrows for your today
How exactly did you serve/protect our country by waging bs corporate wars on behalf of our politicians in poor 3rd world countries?? The false sense of heroism of our soldiers is unreal! Wake tf up please!
This was the kind of man that built America. Not all them liberal sitting around complaining and the people saying we owe them something for nothing. I am so glad he's a American.
@CastleHassall Thank you, so many people forget that what sets the US apart from it's adversaries is that Americans have the right to burn their flag. Freedom seems to be a thing that so many do not understand.
@@krashd People do have the freedom to do that, freedom to trash and disrespect the Flag, but that doesn't mean we have to respect them, like it, or stand for it either. People can trash the country all they want, and the flag, and I have every right to tell them to leave the country or shut up. That's also my Freedom.
You’ll never see a leftist do this. This man obviously understands what that flag stands for and honors all of the precious lives lost while defending it. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️❤️❤️
Thank you sir! Don, you are a great man! Best wishes to you and your endeavors! ❤❤❤❤❤ my brother is a Vietnamese veteran and he never talks about it but our family is and was always proud of his service.
The guy takes the money to do more flag retirements and buy himself a flag and pole.. this guy deserves all he's getting. Thank you for your service sir.
Thank you Mr Gardner! I wore the uniform for thirteen years, most of that time was spent in the Middle East as a USAF aircraft mechanic. And while the other branches all hacked on us "Chair Force" guys as a bunch of wusses, I always wore the uniform with pride and ALWAYS treated the US flag with the utmost respect. For me (and many of us veterans), the Flag is not about me, but about those that served before us. The idea of desecrating it in ANY form turns my stomach. It breaks my heart to know that someone had the complete lack of respect to toss our nation's flag into the garbage can. Shame on you!!! Mr Gardner, thank you for your service both then, and now sir. My you be blessed and may you be safe.
What a true hero. He also figured out that life is a ladder no matter if you’re at the top or bottom every job is important. Be proud of what you do and if you have the motivation or desire to move up you can. Thank you for your continued service to the greatest country in the world.
This story caught my attention for two reasons. 1. Mr. Gardner's patriotism 2. I had not herd of Huntington, Utah and I'm from Huntington, West Virginia.
That man earned my respect and I am not even American. There are just some values in life you have to abide by or there is nothing worth living for in my opinion.
Agreed! I _do_ know the proper manner, but am not qualified to do it. Therefore, I have several old out-of-service Flags folded and living in my cabinet. I think I'll send them all to Don at the American Legion Post 39 in Orangeville UT, and give _him_ the honor of retiring our beloved Stars and Stripes. In fact, it's probably time to retire the one we're flying now. We always have a new one waiting in the wings. New Year, New Flag!
my dad was in the Army. Korean war. When my dad died he was in a flag draped coffin. They gave my brother the flag, even though I was the oldest. I rescued the flag my brother put up for a curtain. I have the flag in my house now. I folded it up and keep it safe. My husband was in the AF for 21 yrs, his father AF for 32 yrs and his little brother AF for 20 yrs. There is a lot of respect for the flag, veterans and for the US here in this house. Thank you Mr Gardner !
This is the type of person who should get super famous, not Hawk Tuah girl and the Kardashians.
I think he's too pure for that.
Hey…. the hawk tuah girl saved a bunch of relationships, don’t discount her contribution.
Hawk Tua 17 year old video is epic tho
Couldn't agree more.
She actually did stuff in her community with her 15 minutes of fame.
This man is a portrait of a true American... served his country, loves his country, respects the flag!
surprised that AG Garland hasn't indicated him for...whatever
Someone who should be elected to an office and or appointed. Make our election campaigns free. In elementary, jr. high, and high school, as a female, I always wanted to be allowed to raise and lower and fold our flag. I've had to fold a lot of shirts...
@atheistconservative6211 I won't be surprised if the American flag is replaced by the tRump flag on Jan. 20th.
Served? He is STILL serving.
@@atheistconservative6211 I am not surprised you don't know how to spell indicted.
Any country would be lucky to have citizens like this man.
When I was a child the house across the street was being demolished but all activity stopped when the roof of the house hit the ground and a lone American flag in the attic was revealed. One of the crew climbed over a dangerous unstable pile of debris to retrieve the flag. That incident has stayed with me for decades
thems what you call americans
Ridiculous.
Glorious.
@@Thyalwaysseek Symbols are important.
@@freespeechenjoyer Propaganda, wake up.
The true character of a person is represented by how you behave when no one is watching. Much Respect to you sir.
🫡 thank you for honoring the flag sir...few remember what it means...its not just a flag, its a symbol of this country and should always be respected ❤
You also should let people know our flag with no Boarder goes by the Constitution. The flag with the yellow boarder goes by MARITIME laws . Maritime laws are almost carbon copys of United Nations laws Not our CONSTITUTION. The Tassels you see on some flags are ADMIRALTY laws
Not anymore. Your prez elect desecrated it already. This kind of American is a dying breed.
Fine man respect from England ❤️
As a family member of many veterans (men and women) and two that gave their life thank you ❤🇺🇸
Thank you and your family for service and tears.
My sincere condolences
Thank you, Mr. Gardner.
I have participated in a flag retirement ceremony when son was in Boy Scouts. There is a proper way and reason to retire our National Flag, it should never be disrespected by casual handling, or defacing it with words or someone's face.
I seen a bikini flag. That is my kind of defacement.
We need to get the police to knock off the thin blue line flag BS.
It should be federal law that that disgrace of a flag is ILLEGAL.
Our flag has no place as a clothing accessory.
Stop making clothes out of flags...it's disrespectful and frankly, rude.
The Boy Scouts placed a box at the local bank to put flags for retirement. They collect the flags from the various boxes and do their ceremonies every so often.
really though it's freedom is what's important, isn't it? as long as no one is harming anyone against their will, it's freedom that's key, not a flag but the freedom to the pursuit of happiness
I want to thank this man in person. Blessings to him
There is not enough words to say about that!! My hat is off to you!!
Love and respect from Australia Sir🇦🇺🫡
What a GREAT Guy. Thank You for caring about our flag. ❤
Bravo sir, a true patriot. Thank you
I am an American citizen, an immigrant, and I love and respect the flag. This man is a true patriot.❤
Thank you for bringing this story to a wider community. This guy is so humble and honourable, well done Sir. With regards from the UK.
Our Veterans risked all to keep us free . Thank you !
Veterans risked all to allow you to burn that flag if you want to, or does true freedom have limitations after all? I'm confused, does America support freedom or just partial freedom?
@@krashdyou are right. I do not agree with you but I will fight for the right for you to do just that
You’re also free to eat your own feces but it’s generally not encouraged.
🇺🇸🇺🇸 thanks for saving the American flag my son gave his life for it and this greatness country 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
What was your son's name? (If you're willing.)
Don is a true American Patriot. Thank You Don and All of you veterans for your service.🇺🇸
Wonderful story. Thank you! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Happy I found this video this morning - starting my day on a high note. Great guy and great small town community.
Thank you Sir for your love of our country.
Bless that old soldier. We need more men like that. You've done your country proud. 🇺🇸🇨🇦
From England, I stand to attention to salute this fine man.
NO MATTER WHAT!!!
STAND UP for your people and your land.
Amen.
Thank you for the follow-up story. Leaders are everywhere.
Much respect to this man and his values.
This is the kind of "pride" the world needs! Pride in ones flag and country
America needs something worth being proud of.
It has nothing now.
@@joeds3775
4 long years…of your salty tears
@@woebringer7884
How rude! Can't you be nice??
After all, joeds3775 doesn't _want_ the USA to do prosper and thrive, he doesn't _want_ more money from his paycheck (if he even has a job...) and he doesn't _want_ President Trump to stop WWIII from going live! Don't you realize, it's _not fair_ that the *full-blown dementia* "10% for the Big Guy" or his ineffectual, AWOL "ViCe PrEsIdEnT" didn't get elected!!1!
MAGA on, my friend! Trump2024-28-32-36-to eternity!
(I can only wish - but lets pray a Trump 2.0 guy gets positioned for 2028!!) 🙏
Simply Much Respect.
Thank you Mr. Gardner
Our nations flag is not just a cloth or rag.
It is a symbol of all those who have fought and died for this nation.
Respect is all it deserves for their sake.
Once a hero, always a hero..... Respect!
To Don Gardner - Thank you sir for showing your respect and reverence to our flag, standing for freedom, your service to our country and your patriotism. I taught many a boy and anyone else who would listen to the importance of such respect. I was a Boy Scout leader, am a father and just the neighbor who demands respect to our country. Sometimes I feel alone these days but I know better - I'm past retirement age now, but still hold our country close to my heart. Thank you for doing what you did and I wouldn't expect anything less especially from a veteran. Love the story FOX13. Thanks for posting......
A LOVING Person. Thank You For Your Service, Sir. LOVE.
Marine - 67 / 71 - 4 years, 5 months, 3 weeks - ChuLai 68
Americans should be grateful they have people like us to protect them from people like us.
Only those who've had the courage to insure the freedom of strangers can truly comprehend its meaning and appreciate its valve
Honor always those willing to sacrifice their tomorrows for your today
How exactly did you serve/protect our country by waging bs corporate wars on behalf of our politicians in poor 3rd world countries??
The false sense of heroism of our soldiers is unreal! Wake tf up please!
Thank you for your service. People like you and my grandfathers have given me the life and opportunities I have now.
Now that's the kind of place we should all live in .
You’re as brainwashed into loving your country more than North Koreans, only country that prays to a flag every morning
1:27 that combat Santa poster is actually pretty awesome!
As a veteran myself, I salute you sir!
That's right. Home Sweet Home.
Thank you for your service, sir.
Thank You Sir, a true AMERICAN
Well done Don - from Australia!👍
Thank you for your service, sir.❤🇦🇺
Gardner is a genuine, true American whether protecting the flag or helping his fellow veterans. 🇺🇸
Nothing but RESPECT for Mr. Gardner.
What a great man.
I get emotional every time I watch this . Great respect for this man and all his brothers .
Amazing story 🇺🇸 thanks Don❤
What an American treasure this Gentleman Veteran is!
This was the kind of man that built America. Not all them liberal sitting around complaining and the people saying we owe them something for nothing. I am so glad he's a American.
to be fair in protecting freedom we are defending the right of people to be liberal, or lazy, if they want to
@CastleHassall Thank you, so many people forget that what sets the US apart from it's adversaries is that Americans have the right to burn their flag. Freedom seems to be a thing that so many do not understand.
@@krashd People do have the freedom to do that, freedom to trash and disrespect the Flag, but that doesn't mean we have to respect them, like it, or stand for it either. People can trash the country all they want, and the flag, and I have every right to tell them to leave the country or shut up. That's also my Freedom.
@@krashd so why does one feel the “need” to burn the USA flag? I didn’t say right, I said need.
This man is a role model of honour, courage, love, and service
Thank you, Brother! You are the example this country needs!!
Thank you for your service and for your respect to the flag.
Bless you Sir, love and best wishes from the U.K
Great man!
This is so beautiful. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your service then and your continued service now.
Thank you for the continued service of our country !
Thank you for your service and all that you still do. Merry Christmas
Thank you sir I also have several I rescued out of cans over the years I couldnt belive it when I saw it
Take your damaged flag to the VA. Give them a call, they usually have a drop box for the flags, they will dispose of it respectfully
American Legion Halls also. I give mine to a neighbor who belongs to the Legion. It also has a flag drop out front of the building.
My local ACE hardware does too
Do they bury them all together or something?
@@elenalizabeth I believe the old flags are burned to ash, but in a proper ceremony.
@@rustyshackleford6092 I'm wondering about that too.
Respect for this man
A true patriot and a blessing to our Country!
Not superficial. Genuine. Honest. Brilliant!
Big love to this guy and America. From London, England. 🫡🇬🇧🇺🇸
Bravo, and a salute to you, Sir. Also to your friends who help.
What a man......10/10. Judge a man, not by his words; but by his actions.
England salutes you Sir.
You’ll never see a leftist do this. This man obviously understands what that flag stands for and honors all of the precious lives lost while defending it. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️❤️❤️
My salutes to this Great Man 🇺🇸
A True Patriot & Hero, Thank You 🙏🏻
Thank you sir! Don, you are a great man! Best wishes to you and your endeavors! ❤❤❤❤❤ my brother is a Vietnamese veteran and he never talks about it but our family is and was always proud of his service.
Thank you. Your pride should be admired and recognized.
The guy takes the money to do more flag retirements and buy himself a flag and pole.. this guy deserves all he's getting. Thank you for your service sir.
Wonderful!!! My Dad & two of my brothers were all in the military! They would be proud of this man!! 😊
Lady's and Gentlemen here we have a true patriot 🇺🇲🇺🇲
Mr. Don, thank you for your service then and now.
Respect from a 🇬🇧
He's a great man! A great American! 👍
That simple Act, says a LOT about the Man.
I am not an American . This gives me shivers.
What a guy, what an American.
Thank you for your service
Much Respect sir.
Patriot!❤🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Hero……thank you, sir for your service……Merry Christmas!
A true patriot and nice guy 👍
Peace and love to Don! The world needs more people like him! 🙏🏻❤️
You are a blessing for Your Community.
Thank you Mr Gardner!
I wore the uniform for thirteen years, most of that time was spent in the Middle East as a USAF aircraft mechanic. And while the other branches all hacked on us "Chair Force" guys as a bunch of wusses, I always wore the uniform with pride and ALWAYS treated the US flag with the utmost respect. For me (and many of us veterans), the Flag is not about me, but about those that served before us. The idea of desecrating it in ANY form turns my stomach.
It breaks my heart to know that someone had the complete lack of respect to toss our nation's flag into the garbage can. Shame on you!!! Mr Gardner, thank you for your service both then, and now sir. My you be blessed and may you be safe.
Thanks Don
What a true hero. He also figured out that life is a ladder no matter if you’re at the top or bottom every job is important. Be proud of what you do and if you have the motivation or desire to move up you can. Thank you for your continued service to the greatest country in the world.
This story caught my attention for two reasons.
1. Mr. Gardner's patriotism
2. I had not herd of Huntington, Utah and I'm from Huntington, West Virginia.
This is the real American 🦅
Props from Ferron!
That man earned my respect and I am not even American. There are just some values in life you have to abide by or there is nothing worth living for in my opinion.
Every American should know the proper manner in retiring Ole Glory.
Agreed!
I _do_ know the proper manner, but am not qualified to do it.
Therefore, I have several old out-of-service Flags folded and living in my cabinet.
I think I'll send them all to Don at the American Legion Post 39 in Orangeville UT, and give _him_ the honor of retiring our beloved Stars and Stripes. In fact, it's probably time to retire the one we're flying now. We always have a new one waiting in the wings. New Year, New Flag!
Salute to this man and too all the Veterans and the Emergency Services everywhere. Happy Christmas and a Happy Hanukah too!
Don, as a fellow veteran, I salute you for the respect you've shown.
Awesome. Glad to see this was a real story on not some acting job. True patriot right there.
my dad was in the Army. Korean war. When my dad died he was in a flag draped coffin. They gave my brother the flag, even though I was the oldest. I rescued the flag my brother put up for a curtain. I have the flag in my house now. I folded it up and keep it safe. My husband was in the AF for 21 yrs, his father AF for 32 yrs and his little brother AF for 20 yrs. There is a lot of respect for the flag, veterans and for the US here in this house. Thank you Mr Gardner !
Well, sounds like you're the big sis in the family who keeps things running right! My big sisters don't mess around either!
It’s people like him that make America great in the first place. Their example inspires the rest of us to follow suit and keep it getting greater.
It’s people like this amazing human that help raise the vibration of this planet, that’s a superhero! ❤
Outstanding my fellow veteran