"By John J. Kruzel
American Forces Press Service
DETROIT, May 5, 2008 – Patriotism was in full gear at the Chrysler headquarters today, as hundreds gathered inside the star-spangled atrium of the automaker’s main hub to honor America’s men and women in uniform."
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American Forces Press Service
DETROIT, May 5, 2008 – Patriotism was in full gear at the Chrysler headquarters today, as hundreds gathered inside the star-spangled atrium of the automaker’s main hub to honor America’s men and women in uniform."
With each name Smith read, a camo-clad servicemember on the second story of the
circular plaza draped a flag with a blue star over the railing. A tradition
since World War I, the blue flag is a symbol displayed by family members in
remembrance of their loved ones serving in harm’s way. In a somber postscript to
the presentation, the family of Army Master Sgt. William Balinski accepted a
flag embroidered with a gold star.
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