Giant American Flag Raised Over Flomaton

August 21, 2015

Flomaton is patriotic small town with a big heart–  and now a really big American flag. The giant American flag was raised Thursday the intersection of Highway 113 and Highway 31.

The flag is 25 x 40 feet flying on an 86-foot tall pole at local business Rowland Tires.

Owner Christopher Rowland, who grew up in Flomaton, said he wanted to give something back to his town and show his gratitude to the many men and women that have sacrificed to keep our country free.

The community quickly responded to giant flag, taking to Facebook to thank the store.

“This is awesome! God bless our little town,” one person wrote. “From a veteran from Flomaton, I thank you so much. This is beautiful,” said another. “Actually brought a tear when Old Glory was flying in the wind this afternoon, beautiful sight,” wrote another resident.

Several other businesses and individuals help make the Old Glory display possible: Jimmy White and Deep South Crane, Campbell Sand and Gravel, Steve Stanton, Jason Beasley, Frank Beasley, Pete Salazar, American Concrete and Brantley Contractors.

Pictured top: A giant American flag at Highway 113 and Highway 31 in Flomaton, AL. Pictured inset: The flagpole was lifted into place by Deep South Cranes on Wednesday. Pictured below: The flag was raised during a special ceremony Thursday afternoon. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

Comments

17 Responses to “Giant American Flag Raised Over Flomaton”

  1. Karl on October 23rd, 2015 8:29 am

    awesome,. I love seeing American Flags Flying around this great country,

  2. Mike G. on August 24th, 2015 1:47 pm

    It’s great to see the American flag flying at your business. I live in Cantonment and was taking two of my grandkids to Atlanta to catch their plane for a trip back home to Ohio. My grandson noticed it first. He was excited as we all were to see that flag flying that morning. I want you to know it really felt good to see that and gave me the opportunity to tell the kids how important it is to honor our country and it’s flag. Saw it again Sunday afternoon on our way back home to Cantonment. Looks great and I hope it proudly flys above your business forever. Great for Rowland’s, great for Flomaton and great for our Country. Thank you Sir.

  3. Carolyn on August 24th, 2015 9:03 am

    Thank You!!! I see this flag every day on my way to work. The first day I saw it I thought it was great, Took my husband by to see it Saturday.

  4. Theresa Smith on August 23rd, 2015 11:59 pm

    That’s awesome! With two sons in the military,one Marine and one in the Navy it just touches my heart!!! Love it!

  5. William M Carney Camp on August 23rd, 2015 7:03 am

    Good job guys, I wouldn’t buy my tires anywhere else!

  6. Bud on August 21st, 2015 3:27 pm

    Thanks! Christopher for your thoughtfulness, AND for caring!! I”m a vet. and have 1 son that is also, and 1 son that’s in for 30 years as of now. Don’t know when he’ll retire. We’re praying for our MILITARY personnel and our COUNTRY!

  7. The Baggetts on August 21st, 2015 3:26 pm

    Thanks to Chris and everyone who helped do this! What a great tribute to who we are, what we’ve been through as a country, and hopefully where we will continue to go!

  8. Tee on August 21st, 2015 2:23 pm

    Just seen it this week…Love it!

  9. sam on August 21st, 2015 1:14 pm

    it’s good to live on the north end. buy my gas and get that lump in my throat every time i go up the hill.

  10. Mickey Powell on August 21st, 2015 11:08 am

    Thank you Haywood and Chris. This is special for me and every Veteran who served and gave. Mickey Powell Flomaton

  11. catman on August 21st, 2015 9:37 am

    Thumbs up to all that were responsible for this great blessing. Thanks and GOD BLESS AMERICA.

  12. BD on August 21st, 2015 9:06 am

    That is GREAT! With so many people coming into that intersection from the interstate it should be a wonderful and uplifting sight to see even before they get to the stop sign. Thank you for this and God bless you for doing it.

  13. Carl % Sylvia on August 21st, 2015 8:05 am

    Thank you to all who had a hand in helping raise this big flag for all to enjoy and be proud you are an American! God Bless America!

  14. z on August 21st, 2015 8:05 am

    Now theres a REAL flag the one and only God bless America.

  15. Jim on August 21st, 2015 7:16 am

    Thank you, Mr. Rowland – I may have to drive from Cantonment to Flomaton to get my tires from now on!

  16. Willene Bryan on August 21st, 2015 6:28 am

    I love it, beautiful.

  17. chris in Molino on August 21st, 2015 4:15 am

    This is definately something good. Thanks for reporting a good story.
    I personally respect people who are trying to hold on to the nostalgia of freedom and patriotism in a country where there are now lawmakers perverting the constitution to endlessly erode our freedom and rights away. God Bless America (for real americans).

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