American Flags in Village West

As we celebrate this 4th of July 2010, we would like to thank the Coconut Grove Negro Women’s Club and the Ministerial Alliance for their generous sponsorship, which purchased and installed the 10 flags lining our Community. The American Flags, on 2 piece white spinning poles with a gold eagle, flying brightly between Jefferson Street and Grand Avenue to Margaret Street exemplify: strength, hardiness, valor; purity, innocence; vigilance, perseverance and justice.  These surely are the characteristics of The Grove (“Village West”). The same spirit was exemplified by our United States Armed Forces when it came time to protect and defend OUR right to pursue happiness through freedom of expression obtained by hard work and determination.

To our Coconut Grove Military Families and Coconut Grove Veterans, we honor you and those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, their lives, for all of our freedom. More American Flags and poles are needed to line our streets.  If you would like to sponsor a flag and/or support the installation costs for Veteran’s Day, please make your tax-deductible contribution to the Dade Community Foundation in care of the Miami Bahamas Cultural Preservation Fund – American Flag Project.  Mail to 3506 Solana Road, Miami, FL  33133.

Flag Project implementation and article written by Renita Ross Samuels-Dixon.

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