Subject: September 11th Remembrance Flag From: "John Gordon" <johntullygordon@_____.com> Date: Sun, 30 Jul 2006 14:34:58 To: Biellc5@aol.com Hello, my name is John Tully Gordon, I am an Eagle Scout and former member of the Boy Scouts of America from Troop 13 based out of Farmingdale NJ. About two years ago a family friend came to me with a very special flag that had the names of the nearly three thousand innocent men and women who had their lives, unjustly, savagely, and tragically cut short on September 11th, 2001. I took this flag and kept it in a safe place until I had determined a proper use for it. On September 11th, 2005 after nearly 3 years of design, planning, and constructing, I completed my Eagle Scout Project, which was the creation of The Farmingdale New Jersey, September 11th, 2001 Memorial. The Remembrance flag is one of the central features of the memorial I built, and over the course of the past year it has flown high and with true grace to honor the lives of those lost. However a year of exposure has also left the flag somewhat damaged and time has caused its fabric to fray and its ends to become rather tattered. I hope to replace this flag by September 11th, 2006 and establish a town tradition of raising a new flag each "Patriot Day" on September 11th. I noticed this email address on the side of the flag that is currently flying, and I am writing to you in request for further information regarding how I may be able to purchase and receive a new Remembrance flag. This flag is truly something special and will continue to make the Farmingdale Memorial a place for visitors to sit, rest, reflect, and remember. Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, John Tully Gordon ___________________________________________________________ Subject: Re: September 11th Remembrance Flag From: "John Gordon" <johntullygordon@_____.com> Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2006 18:20:50 To: "Biellc5@aol.com" <Biellc5@aol.com> Dear John Michelotti, I greatly appreciate your kind offer and generosity. Enclosed I have included the address where the Flag of Honor may be sent in addition to a photograph of the memorial, taken at the dedication last September 11th. It is a great honor and comfort to know that this flag will continue to fly in new condition and be able to honor those lost with all of the respect and tribute they deserve. I will be forwarding the information and website regarding the Flag of Honor/Flag of Heroes to a number of local municipalities that may be interested in making a contribution to this inspiring effort. Thank you for your generous donation and patriotism. Sincerely, John Tully Gordon Walnut Street Farmingdale, NJ ___________________________________________________________ Subject: Re: September 11th Remembrance Flag From: "Biellc5@aol.com" <Biellc5@aol.com> Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2006 20:10:30 To: "John Gordon" <johntullygordon@_____.com> John, The Flag of Honor is on the way. We'll put the photo up on our website within the week. Thanks again and good luck John Michelotti Flag of Honor/Flag of Heroes Project www.flagofhonor.org 203-863-9161