CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Chillicothe City Schools received a new American flag on Monday, following a weekend theft that left the high school flagless. The new flag, an all-weather model featuring indivisible woven stars and brass grommets, was donated by a the Guardian and presented by local veterans.
The previous flag was reported stolen over the weekend. School security cameras captured the theft, though the culprits’ identities remain unknown.
On Monday, retired Chillicothe Fire Chief and U.S. Army veteran Jeff Creed, alongside fellow Air Force veteran Roger Downs, presented the new flag to the school on behalf of all veterans in the country. Accepting the flag on behalf of Chillicothe City Schools was School Resource Officer Tim Boltenhouse, who is also a retired United States Air Force veteran.
The flag’s design, made proudly in the United States, is tailored to withstand adverse weather conditions while maintaining a vibrant display with fade and mildew resistance. Its sturdy design embodies the unwavering spirit and resilience that Chillicothe City Schools upholds, as reflected by the community’s prompt response to the weekend’s unpatriotic theft.
The presentation ceremony was an emblem of community unity and respect for national symbols. District officials said the rope to the pole will need to be fixed today before the flag can be flown.
Local authorities continue their investigation into the weekend’s flag theft, urging anyone with information to come forward.
The flag presentation was not only a gesture of replacing what was stolen but also a tribute to the enduring spirit of unity and respect for national heritage.
