Residents show patriotism by flying the flag

To the editor: Is America’s pride waning? I took my typical daily doggie walks on the night of Sept. 24 (a nonholiday) around the Hamlin Street, Center Street and Union Street route. As I looked down the streets and side streets, I was able to observe 14 homes with Old Glory flapping in the breeze, either having been affixed to the house or on a nice tall visible pole. It even seemed to me that a number of neighborhood residents had just put theirs up in the last few weeks. That was a pretty sight to see. Is America’s pride waning? I don’t think so. An increase in the showing of our colors would indicate that type of patriotism is still alive and well! Dear reader, how does your neighborhood stack up in terms of flag flying? All neighborhoods of Shawano perhaps should strive and have a goal to encourage more Old Glory sightings on a daily basis in the near future! Ralph Mueller, Shawano