New Mexico lost 147 soldiers in the Korean war and 256 in the Vietnam conflict.
Consumers visiting the store at 1300 S Avenue D, Portales will receive a free 8’ by 12’ American flag. A second will be donated to the local VFW Douglas B Stone 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 Ace Hardware & Home Center while quantities last. Each consumer is limited to one free flag; no purchase is necessary.
Ace Hardware & Home Center is located at 1300 S Avenue D, Portales, New Mexico. This location is owned by Max H Merrick, represented by John Andrews and managed by Max H. Merrick.