American Legion honors Joe Bomkamp for flag maintenance on Mills Street

American Legion honors Joe Bomkamp for flag maintenance on Mills Street


The Mickelsons-Martin American Legion Post 313 of Black Earth honored member Joe Bomkamp for his dedication to the upkeep of “Flags on Mills Street.” For the past five years, Joe faithfully walked Mills Street several times a week, usually carrying a long stick to unwind flags that the wind had turned around on the poles and replaced those needing attention. The dozens of flags which the Legion Post displays along the one-and-a-half-mile street are displayed for eleven months of the year. Last year, poles were replaced with new ones that have almost eliminated the flag winding problem. Pictured, left to right, Joe Bomkamp, Dennis Wood.

The Mickelsons-Martin American Legion Post 313 of Black Earth honored member Joe Bomkamp for his dedication to the upkeep of “Flags on Mills Street.”  For the past five years, Joe faithfully walked Mills Street several times a week, usually carrying a long stick to unwind flags that the wind had turned around on the poles and replaced th

 

 


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