New York lost 1,766 soldiers in the Korean war and 2,646 in the Vietnam conflict.
Consumers visiting the store at 448 Union Blvd, West Islip will receive a free 8’ by 12’ American flag. A second will be donated to the local VFW Babylon Memorial 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 Costello's Ace Hardware of West Islip while quantities last. Each consumer is limited to one free flag; no purchase is necessary.
Costello's Ace Hardware of West Islip is located at 448 Union Blvd, West Islip, New York. This location is owned by Jaime A Maloney, represented by Jim Amell and managed by Michael Pehrsson.