CO soldiers fighting terrorism in Afghanistan dedicate flag to Sheriff

As a Chinook helicopter cruised over Forward Operating Base Shank, Afghanistan on April 29th, Colorado Army National Guard soldiers gripped an American flag and held it out the chopper’s door, letting the hot, dry air wave the stars and stripes over coalition forces below.

FOB Shank, Afghanistan

It was a tribute to Douglas County Sheriff David Weaver and his deputies for supporting and protecting the soldiers’ homes and families in Colorado while they’re in Eastern Afghanistan fighting terrorism in Operation Enduring Freedom.

 “I’m incredibly moved to think this flag was onboard a Chinook just a couple of months ago and is now with us here in Douglas County,” Sheriff Weaver said. “It makes me think of all of the men and women sacrificing their lives today to fight terrorists and of those who have lost their lives since September 11, 2001.”

The Sheriff’s Office began offering a unique military house-watch program last year.  Deputies and community safety volunteers patrol soldiers’ homes and check-in with their families to see if they need anything. The military house watch program is offered to all families of deployed soldiers in the county.

The flag was dedicated to Sheriff Weaver from the pilots of  B Company, 2-135 Aviation of the Colorado Army National Guard.

“It bears true witness to the dedication of U.S. Forces fighting terrorist organizations threatening the freedom of the United States of America and the world,” said pilots James Matsey and Ray Marion of the CO Army National Guard.

Sheriff Weaver is proudly displaying the flag in his office for visitors.

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