Oneonta Retired American Flag Collection Site

03/23/2022

06/04/2021

Truly a servant and patriot.

As our prayers for the family of police Sgt. Stephen Williams continue, I'd like to bring you a story about a man who has been encouraging police and investigators as they work the case. His name is Roy Brook, and it seems that Mr. Brook tends to appear when tragedy occurs and comfort is needed.

Roy Brook retired about five years ago. His hobby in retirement?
Proudly carrying his American flag.
Proudly honoring those who have served us.

He loves Old Glory.
He loves our country.
He loves to comfort those in need of comforting.

As dozens of first responders, police, detectives and investigators swarmed the Motel 8 in Moody less than two days ago, Roy Brook stood at attention and proudly held an American flag. He was there to honor Sgt. Stephen Williams, who hours early had been shot and killed.

Roy Brook stood at attention in silence for hours, staring at the crime scene.
He kept his distance, assuring that Sgt. William's comrades could do their job.

Roy Brook has traveled our state and our country for over five years now, appearing at the sites of where policemen, firemen and servicemen and women have lost their lives.
He stands at attention for hours.

Why? Roy tells me that he loves our country and he appreciates the work of those who give back.
He tells me he wants to give back to them.

For hours on Wednesday, Roy Brook stood at attention holding an American flag, honoring the late Sgt. Williams.

Yesterday afternoon, Roy gave a salute toward the hotel room, loaded his flag in his car and went home to his wife Dawn.

Roy Brook will be carrying that flag to another site soon- perhaps to the scene of an accident or a crime, perhaps the National Cemetery in Montevallo (which he does often).

He will stand at attention for hours.
He will hold Old Glory.
He will dutifully honor those who have given so much to us.

11/05/2020

We are so excited to announce we have partnered with this organization to honor our American Flags. Please take a minute to like their page and take a look at the awesome things they are doing.

Honoring our Heroes Locally and Abroad. Fire, Police, Dispatchers, military, Veterans, LODD, and Retired.

09/22/2020

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09/13/2020

We have now retired over 10,000 flags since we started.

On September 16, 2018 I posted that we had retired 3500 flags since we started the American Flag Retirement program at Oneonta Fire & Rescue.

On October 19, 2019 we had received our 5000th flag for retirement.

Today two students from Oneonta (Lona Jo Henderson) and Cleveland (Shaun Spencer) assisted in preparing our 10,000th flag for retirement.

I want to personally thank each person that has made this possible.

Jonathan Ledbetter

09/04/2020

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We've now released information on one of our next projects, FLAGS OF HONOR. You can read about it at www.oneontabusinessassociation.com/honor. Let us know if you want to be one of the 50 who honors their loved ones who are on active duty or served in the military. These will be seasonal banners and the sponsorship includes banners for Christmas, promoting shopping locally in Oneonta, and one other to be determined!

09/03/2020

We are looking for two high school seniors that are needing community service hours to volunteer. This is a great opportunity and looks great on scholarship applications. The person should be patriotic and responsible enough to respect the American Flag as it is prepared for retirement. Please private message us on this page or email [email protected]

02/09/2020

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01/19/2020

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10/23/2019

On September 16, 2018 I posted that we had retired 3500 flags since we started the American Flag Retirement program at Oneonta Fire & Rescue.

I am proud to say that tonight at 630pm we received our 5000th flag for retirement.