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RentalsThe engraving says the flag flew over Camp Anaconda in Iraq on Sept. 11, 2006.
Now it has been passed on to Stoddard Elementary School in Beatrice, where it is currently part of a display honoring veterans in time for Veterans Day.
“We flew this flag in Iraq,” said Sgt. First Class John Hartig of Beatrice, a member of the 1-167th Cavalry of the Nebraska National Guard, who has three sons attending Stoddard. “It was presented in appreciation for the school's help and support while we were deployed.”
He said while the National Guard troops were gone for almost two years, the school was very supportive of his own family and also sent letters, care packages, pictures and e-mail to the 1-167th.
“That's important,” Hartig said. “You don't get good stuff from home too often. Anything to help pass the time helps out.”
Stoddard Principal Betty Replogle said the flag was presented to the school on Nov. 2, and inspired the creating of a wall of honor that includes pictures of family members of both students and staff who have served or are currently serving in the military.
In observance of Veterans Day, each classroom visited the wall on Monday with their teacher, she said.
Beatrice soldier presents flag flown in Iraq to Stoddard Elementary
By Bill Hafer/Daily Sun staff writer
Tuesday, Nov 13, 2007 - 09:24:49 am CST
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Peter Lifton
Jan 28, 2008 8:03 AM
Wow, such an amazing story. As incredible and unbelievable as the Noah's Ark story Bob Grubman
Jan 29, 2008 12:58 PM
He tells a good tale!
2.000 people in a room the size of a two-car garage eh?
So, The Nazi's tried to hang Leo, but the rope broke, and Leo survived. So what did the Nazi's do?
Did they shoot him on the spot?
Hang him again?
No.
They forgot about trying to kill Leo, and sent him to the hospital instead!
Does it make me a bad person if I'm not buying this?
Speechless
Mar 16, 2008 4:12 PM
I happened upon this article trying to find info on a local holocaust survivor for my son to spend some time with, so that he might learn first-hand about this horrendous time in our world history. I first want to extend to Mr. Fettman my heart-felt "thanks" for being willing to share his story and re-live the pain of his past in hopes that truth and compassion might win in the world. I am shocked and appalled however, that the person allowing comments for submission online was willing to post the two comments submitted by Peter Lifton and Bob Grubman. To call Mr. Fettman's re-counting "unbelievable" and a "good tale" is hateful and the very kind of spirit that allowed such a tragedy to happen in the first place.
Mr. Fettman, thank you for being willing to open up the door to your world so that we might see. May G-d bless you, you are the apple of his eye.
Praying for the Peace of Jerusalem,
R
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Jun 9, 2008 12:03 PM
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