Marine Presents Wayland Fire With American Flag Flown in Combat
A long-time family connection to the Wayland Fire Department led to the gift of the flag.
The sleeping quarters of Wayland's fire headquarters have a bit of new decor these days following the presentation of an encased American flag and a certificate of authenticity from the United States Marine Corp. According to the certificate: This is to certify this flag was flown in combat over Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom aboard F/A 18C 'Hornet' Aircraft Number 164891 (Helldiver 43) on August 4th, 2012, flown proudly by Sgt. E. O Rokes. The flag was presented to Wayland Firefighters Local 1978, IAFF, by Sgt. Edward O. Rokes, who has grown up around the Wayland Fire Department, according to Deputy Chief David Houghton. Houghton explained that the Rokes family's roots run deep at the Wayland Fire Department. Sgt. Rokes is …
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Richard P Turner
10:39 am on Monday, November 19, 2012
This is a very nice Jesture and the Wayland fire fighter are strong supporters of our troops. i wih to to personly thank SGT Rokes for this great presention of the flag to the Wayland Fire fighters more ›