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he City of Portland once had American flags lining Congress Street on holidays such as Memorial Day, Flag Day, July 4, and Veterans Day. What a patriotic sight! When urban renewal hit the City, brick sidewalks were redone, the flag sockets removed, and the flags disappeared.
In a partnership with the American Legion Post 17 and Portland’s Downtown District (PDD), flags are hung during these holidays on 51 light poles on Congress Street – from the Central Fire Station to Longfellow Square.
“We are very grateful to the following individuals and organizations that purchased these flags and made it possible for this project to be completed,” said Jan Beitzer, Executive Director of PDD.
Harold Taylor Andrews, first Portlander to die in WWI from Harold T. Andrews Post #17 American Legion
Past State Commander Robert H. Bernard from Deering Memorial Post 6859, VFW
Past State Commander Chase M. Libby from Deering Memorial Post 6859, VFW
Past State Commander Thomas R. Lussier from Deering Memorial Post 6859, VFW
Past State Commander James M. Sawyer from Deering Memorial Post 6859, VFW
Past State Commander George A. Vokey from Deering Memorial Post 6859, VFW
Sargent Julia M. Brigman and Sargent Mickey E. Brigman from Jayne and Bruce Britting
Thomas S. Clayton, 5 generations of (who served in the Civil War, WWI, WWII, Korea and Vietnam) from Clayton and Company
In Memory of Egido (Ed) S. Costales Sr. from wife Jo and children Egidio Jr. and Paul
Rosario Dipaolo from Santa Fe Express
In Memory of Thomas S. Flaherty Sr. from wife Elaine and children: Tom Jr., Tim, Patty, Peter, Paul, Kathy and John
Tom Finley, Peaks Island MBI Security from J. R. Quigley Taxation Consultant
James L. Forbis Sr., 1st Class Petty Officer U.S. Navy from Michael E. Forbes
In honor of James Jollatta, Eric Chretien and Scott Caron from Oakhurst Dairy
Hyman Krigman, WWII Veteran from the Smoker’s Depot
Albert J. Landry from Mark and his family
James E. Landry from Mother Dorothy, Wife Diane, Brothers Joseph and Mark, Daughter Laura and Granddaughter Shyla
In Memory of John T. Manning from the new Miss Portland Diner, TOMAKS LLC
In Memory of Mary P. Manning from the new Miss Portland Diner, TOMAKS LLC
Duncan Matthew McKeough (Spanish War), James Patrick McKeough (World War II), Donald Joseph McKeoug ( World War II), Lee Michael Karatsanos (World War II and Korean War), Patrick Joseph Connolly ( World War II) from Deering Memorial VFW Auxiliary 6859
Clyde V. Mosley, U.S. Navy (Korean War) from Ann Mosley
In Memory of Paul Mallia from Paul Mallia American Legion Post 16
Russell G. Percival, Can Maker and Vietnam Veteran from Karen M. Percival
In honor of the generations of Sawyers who served both their country and the city of Portland from the Revolutionary to Koren war from The Sawyer Family
Philip White, Sr. from Cathleen
In Memory of Charles J. Loring from Charles J. Loring Jr. Amvets Post 25
Loring Amvets from Charles J. Loring Jr. Amvets Post 25
Loring Auxiliary from Charles J. Loring Jr. Amvets Post 25
Loring S.O.A. from Charles J. Loring Jr. Amvets Post 25
Deceased Members of the Loring Post from Charles J. Loring Jr. Amvets Post 25
Departed Legionnaires, Post 17 from Harold T. Andrews Post 17 American Legion
Departed Ladies Auxiliary member, Unit 17 from Harold T. Andrews Post 17 American Legion
Current Legionnaires of Post 17 from Harold T. Andrews Post 17 American Legion
Current Auxiliary Member of Unit 17 from Harold T. Andrews Post 17 American Legion
Portland Elks Lodge 188 from Portland Elks Lodge 188
Dedicated to the soldiers of the 133rd Engineer Combat Battalion and in memory of those who died in service to our country from Headquarters Support Co, 133rd Engineer Combat Battalion
Donated by the officers and men of USS Maine Base To perpetuate the memory of our shipmates who sacrificed their lives serving our country
Departed Auxiliary Sisters from Deering Memorial WFW Auxiliary 6859
For all the men and women who have served to protect our great country from H & O Eliason Dental Lab
Tribute to our country from Jones Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home
To the sons and daughters of Maine who have served their country in way and at peace in every generation from U.S. Army, Portland Recruiting Company
To celebrate the best of who we as Americans are and can be! from Coffee By Design
Forever from John Witham
To All Veterans from Michael Kane
In honor of those who have served our country, whether in the military or as volunteers in their community
Dedicated to the new Miss Portland Diner from TOMAKS LLC
The following generously donated flags with out specific dedication:
BRC Inc.
James Costello
Eastland Park Hotel
Hannaford on Forest Avenue
Hutchins Public Relations
Old Port Candy Co.
Springers Jewelers
That’s right, Something’s Fishy now has a new animal stuffing machine. Shoppers can choose from 20 different animals, then stuff ‘em, dress ‘em, receive a birth certificate, make a wish on a star that zips inside and get a carrying case.
