What American Flag Means To Me

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WHAT THE AMERICAN FLAG MEANS TO ME

Have you ever thought what the flag means to you? Well while you’re reading this you’ll find out what the flag means to me. The flag to me means your friends, family, and your community. When I gaze at the flag I think of my friends and family that have lost someone since the war. When I actually think about the flag I can see all my friends and family that had someone in the war. And that’s just a part of it. You can’t just talk about your friends and family you have to give the soldiers the most of the credit. The soldiers are the only reason that the United States of America is still free. And the soldier’s bravery is used in 2 ways while there on the battlefield and while there home. But just imagine

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