27-05-2025
Local veteran puts on Memorial Day flag display
LESTER, WV (WVNS) — One local Lester veteran has put on a truly dedicated Memorial Day display on his property.
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Buckey Bowling, a Vietnam War veteran, has put out nearly two thousand American flags all over his property in honor of those veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
Bowling said it felt right to honor that sacrifice.
'They was the one that gave their sacrifice. They gave all they had. We gave some, those that made it back, but those that didn't make it back gave all,' said Bowling.
Bowling himself lost his left leg in Vietnam and came home with shrapnel in his back.
He said the inspiration behind the display was the loss of one of his best friends in Vietnam.
Bowling said he wanted to honor his friend and every other West Virginia veteran who gave their all for their country.
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