New Jersey lost 589 soldiers in the Korean war and 920 in the Vietnam conflict.
Consumers visiting the store at 318 Highway 33, Mercerville will receive a free 8’ by 12’ American flag. A second will be donated to the local VFW Frank J. Uveges Post to be used for marking veterans’ graves on Memorial Day.
This year, Ace Hardware Corporation aims to again give away more than one million American flags nationally. Last year, it gave away more than 500,000 to Ace customers and more than 550,000 to more than 1,900 VFW Posts.
Flags will be available at Smith's Ace Hardware while quantities last. Each consumer is limited to one free flag; no purchase is necessary.
Smith's Ace Hardware is located at 318 Highway 33, Mercerville, New Jersey. This location is owned by George Smith, represented by George Marinos and managed by Mike Unwin.