The flag site exits because of the vision and dedication of prior Committees with the generosity of the citizens of Somerset County, PA.
The current Committee is committed to the long-term maintenance of the flag site,
which is dedicated to all Somerset County veterans and to the flag pole which is dedicated to the Flight 93 heroes
If successful, our work will never be finished.

2013

October 2013 - Fund Raising Effort
A letter was sent out by the Committee seeking support for the Ramp Project. The response has been very good.
See below for more details.

Donations received to date include honoring all veterans and the specific veterans listed below:
Paul Moreau
Lorraine Moreau
John F. Kuhn
Kenneth Halverson
John I. Meyers
Jerry Baumgardner
Fred Flick
Robert E. Howell
Donald A. Critchfield (deceased)
Robert W. Critchfield (deceased)
Henry Z. Urban (deceased)
PFC Niles G. Thompson, Bronse Star, Purple Heart, died 4 Aug 2005
General Walter E. Piatt

November 11, 2013
The flag was lowered late afternoon of Veteran's Day for the winter and for repairs. Minor wind damage to the upper outside corner will require repairs. Helping again were Greg Davis, Josh Halagan and Stew Saylor.

August 16, 2013
A flag was raised with the help of Greg Davis, Somerset Vol. Fire Dept., and Josh Halagan, Freedom in Christ Church and Committee members Martin Palguta, Ron Horner and Stew Saylor.

August 10, 2013
The flag was lowered for repairs. The flag received extensive damage during the high winds of August 7, 2013. We lacked the man-power to raise another flag today; but, we will get another flag up as soon as possible.

August 9, 2013

Hoss's Community FUNDRAISER
Somerset, PA
Friday, August 9, 2013

Committee members distributed Cash Cow Cards for the Friday,August 9, 2013 effort. Hoss' will donate at least 20% of your total check to the Committee.  These cards are valid all day, get a card for lunch and another for dinner or  carry-out. If you cannot attend give your card to a friend.

If you do not receive a card from a member, you can print a copy of the eMail below and bring it with you August 9 to support  the Committee


 

July 17, 2013
The flag needs repair. A work party will arrive at about 5:30PM Wednesday 17 July 2013 to lower the flag.
Damage will be reviewed and if we have enough manpower another flag will be raised.

June 2013
New stones were donated by Shetler Memorials and placed on the site.

   


May 20, 2013

Somerset's JC's, The Somerset Flag Committee and the Somerset Country Club honored  the Veterans of Somerset County on Monday May 20th by sponsoring a free golf outing at the Country Club.


Pictured above:
Mike Kuhn (JCs and Flag Comm) , Michelle Gombita (JCs), Andrea Younkin (JCs), with
Jay and Sue Canson (Flag Comm.)

 

May 2013

A new twenty year lease renewal was signed by the Flag Committee

May 16, 2013


At the May 16th meeting the flag was raised for the year.

The Committee also voted to try to fly the flag into November, weather permitting, and also to raise the flag earlier next year, again weather permitting. As of now, we believe the winter months of December, January and February will cause too much damage to the flags to be cost effective. Also, our ability to raise and lower the flags in severe weather adds another layer of risk. We will try our best to increase the number of days we have the flag flying over Somerset.

April 17, 2013

Hoss's Community FUNDRAISER
Somerset, PA
April 17, 2013

Thanks to everyone that attended.

click to enlarge		 April 17th, a painting used by past Committees to raise funds for site development was accepted for display by Hoss's.
Pictured to the left is on-duty manager, Angela Clark, with Committee President Ronald G. Horner and new member Evan Nogroski.

Pictured to the right is the artist's signature.
The Committee is looking for more information.
If you know the artist, please contact us to tell us more.
click to enlarge

Committee members distributed Cash Cow Cards for the Wednesday, April 17, 2013 effort. Hoss' will donate at least 20% of your total check to the Committee.  These cards are valid all day, get a card for lunch and another for dinner and carry-out. If you cannot attend give your card to a friend.

If you do not receive a card from a member, you can print a copy of the eMail below and bring it with you April 17 to support  the Committee



March 20, 2013

At the March 20th meeting, the Committee presented Evan Nogroski, of Boy Scout Troup 150, a Certificate of Appreciation for the display of 6,664 flags in recognition of the service members who have been killed in Iraq and Afghanistan. 

     

 

 

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