Pennsylvania lost 2,030 soldiers in the Korean war and 1,859 in the Vietnam conflict.
Consumers visiting the store at 323 E Water St, Smethport will receive a free 8’ by 12’ American flag. A second will be donated to the local VFW Mc Kean County 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 Costa's Ace Hardware while quantities last. Each consumer is limited to one free flag; no purchase is necessary.
Costa's Ace Hardware is located at 323 E Water St, Smethport, Pennsylvania. This location is owned by Paul Costa, represented by Ben Nixon and managed by Josh Costa.