​Welcome to the 
​​Flag Steward
Interactive American Flag
at Chick-fil-A : Univ & Highlands Ranch Pkwy
relaying today's informative 'Reminders from Our Flag' and inspiring 'Patriot Tributes' specific to this U.S. Flag site

Photo credit: Google street view

GO HERE for today's REMINDERS FROM OUR FLAG
(including daily Flag Status, Fallen Patriot alerts, Historical Reminders, & more)

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Fallen Patriot Commemoration
This U.S. Flag site and Flag Steward experience is dedicated to this inspirational Patriot:
U.S. Army Staff Sergeant
​Chris M. Falkel of Highlands Ranch, CO

[ Photo of Portrait of Chris Falkel by Michael Reagan as part of his Fallen Heroes Project = used by permission ]

Served in Operation Enduring Freedom
Killed in Action (KIA) August 8, 2005 by enemy fire in Deh Afghan, Afghanistan
Bestowed with Silver Star and Purple Heart posthumously for this valorous actions on August 7 & 8, 2005
He was the first of three Highlands Ranch residents who have been killed in military combat action (KIA).
Attended Northridge Elementary, Cresthill MS, and ThunderRidge HS (Class of 2001)

GO HERE to experience a special tribute to SSG Chris Falkel (more pics & vids)
[Note: Chris' life and his dad carrying on his legacy via "Juniors Bullet Pens" was one of the first inspirations to enable this Flag Steward nonprofit program]

[ Chris Falkel and dad, Jeff Falkel, exchanging salutes after graduation from Infantry School ]

PATRIOT POPPY says, I WANT YOU to help recruit more Flag Stewards.
So, copy this link, post it to your social networks, and promote your inspiring Interactive American Flag.
And, CLICK HERE to send them a link to install the Flag Steward app.

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This American Flag's
Patriot Honor Roll
The Highlands Ranch patriots remembered by this Interactive American Flag include:
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​U.S. Army (Colorado National Guard) Sergeant
​Jon Stiles of Highlands Ranch, CO

Served in Operation Enduring Freedom
Killed by enemy IED (Improvised Explosive Device) on November 13, 2008 in Jalalabad, Afghanistan

Jon Stiles was born 6 July 1970 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.  He lived in Missouri, Ohio and Colorado before enlisting in the US Marine Corps in 1991.  In the US Marine Corps, he served as a US Assault Amphibian Repairman and sniper.  In the Army, he served as a Radar Operator and as Unit Armorer.
Following a period as a civilian, Jon re-enlisted in the Colorado National Guard where he served on the State Honor Guard.  He then volunteered for chemical Operations duty in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, May 2008.  He was assigned to 927th Engineer Company (Sapper), 769thEngineer Battalion, Louisiana Army National Guard stationed in Jalalabad, Afghanistan.  His company cleared roads of improvised explosive devices for the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division.
In October 2008, SGT Stiles helped rescue three injured soldiers from a burning vehicle when their convoy was attached by a suicide bomber.  He suffered injuries to his vocal cords and lungs during the rescue.  Returning to duty early, 13 November 2008, he was killed by another suicide bombing attack when the improvised explosive device blew up near his vehicle in Jalalabad.  He was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart Medal.
He was the second of three Highlands Ranch residents who have been killed in military combat action (KIA).
​[ courtesy of family submission to Highlands Ranch Veterans Monument website - hrvets.org ]

U.S. Marine Corps Corporal
​Max Donahue of Highlands Ranch, CO

Served in Operation Enduring Freedom ( OEF - Afghanistan )
Died August 7, 2011 from IED wounds suffered on August 4
He was the third of three Highlands Ranch residents who have been killed in combat action (KIA). 
GO HERE to experience the full tribute dedicated to Corporal Max Donahue at the Chick-fil-A Town Center - Highlands Ranch
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​VISITOR NOTE:  If you are a Highlands Ranch resident and want to feature your favorite "Patriot" (anyone who inspires you to stand proudly and respectfully during the Pledge of Allegiance / National Anthem) on this Chick-fil-A restaurant's "Patriot Honor Roll," please email [email protected] with a picture and brief inspirational summary.

Thanks for visiting this Flag Steward  Interactive American Flag and reviewing the stories of its inspirational Patriots.  We appreciate your support of our nonprofit program and mission to build more informed and inspired citizens.

[ Hey Old Glory! The newest Flag Steward, this Chick-fil-A Restaurant, and I got your back ;) ]

[ Copyright (c) 2018 - Flag Steward, a GivingVue nonprofit program. 
​GivingVue is a 501(c)(3) tax-deductible, non-partisan, student-inspired, Veteran-led nonprofit based in Colorado. EIN: 46-2457373 ]