CHRISTIAN T-SHIRTS: WEAR THE MESSAGE

"Raise Your Flag" For National Military Appreciation Month

May is National Military Appreciation Month and Wear The Message, Inc. sponsored "Raise Your Flag" on Friday May 9th. This event took place on our Courthouse Steps in Troy, Ohio with speakers and guests including Ohio State Representative Diana Fessler, Mayor Michael Bemmish, Sgt. Douglas Bradley of the Ohio State Patrol, The Patriot Guard, the Sheriff's Office, Police & Fire Dept, City Schools, American Legion Post 43, VFW Post 5436, AmVets Post 88, along with active duty Soldiers.

We are encouraging every household, business, organization, and government to "Raise A Flag" in their yard, on their car, or even on their lapel to let our troops know that we are behind them, value their dedication, and appreciate their sacrifice for our Freedom!

The Patriot Guard rides up onto the courthouse plaza

Wear The Message President gives a welcome to all of the honored guests & speakers

Miami Valley CTC Business Professionals of America President, Timothy Stine, leads in the reciting of the Pledge of Allegience

Pastor Scott Deane gives the Innvocation

Sgt Douglas Bradley of the Ohio State Highway Patrol gives the history behind National Military Appreciation Month

Ohio State Representative Diana Fessler Presents Wear The Message President a Special Recognition for

"It's noteworthy efforts to acknowledge our country's military personnel and encouraging all Ohioans to remember, honor, and appreciate those brave individuals who have answered this nation's call to arms and have made great sacrafices in service to the United States of America."

Troy, Ohio Mayor Micheal Beemish presents Wear The Message with a Proclamation declaring National Military Appreciation Month and

"Encouraging all citizens to join Wear The Message in showing our gratitude by the appropriate display of flags and ribbons during this month."

Detective Dave Norman tells his story of being the last American Soldier out of Saigon during the vietnam war

Wear The Message, Inc honors Airman First Class Robert McConnell for his service in Iraq with an Appreciation Basket with items collected from over 35 businesses in Troy, Ohio

Everyone enjoys "Raising Their Flag" and the County Commissioners are interviewed for the local media