Three 5th-Grade Boys Were Photographed Taking Down School Flag And The Picture Went Viral

Sep 26, 2018 by apost team

Three fifth-graders were recently recognized for their patriotism in Hayden, Idaho. The three boys are students at Hayden Meadows Elementary School. It is their job to take down the school's flag each day and fold it properly.

Across the country, most elementary schools have a similar routine. Normally, the school trains a handful of students about how to handle the American flag. In Hayden, one parent noticed the boys do something amazing.

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Amanda Reallan was just picking up her children from school when she noticed the boys trying to fold up the flag. Two of the boys were trying to fold the flag. A third boy was lying down on the ground so that the flag would not accidentally get dropped. When Reallan saw the boys, she immediately took a photo.

The picture went viral and inspired people throughout the country. Mac McCarty was the man who trained the boys about how to take care of the American flag. He was in the Air Force for 20 years.

His father was a Marine and his father was in the United States Navy. Now, McCarty works as a custodian at the school. Students call him Mr. Mac.

Mr. Mac believes that students need to have a sense of patriotism. When he trained the boys on caring for the flag, he tried to instill in them the importance of their job.

The boys in the photo are Jack LeBreck, Naylan Tuttle and Casey Dolan. They later spoke with reporters about how much they have learned from caring for the school's flag. According to the boys, the flag represents the United States. It is their patriotic duty and their honor to care for the flag.

While McCarty was surprised by all of the attention that the school has received, he is definitely proud of the boys. He believes that the boys' families and school should be proud of the work that they do.

These boys might be young, but they have a remarkable sense of patriotism and respect.

Now, the photo of the boys is going viral online. People everywhere are commenting about the remarkable photo. The boys look so serious in the picture as they try to keep the flag from touching the ground.

In a world broken by political divisions and conflict, this story is an inspiring reminder of the patriotism that brings the nation together.

Are you inspired by the young men in this photo? Let us know about amazing examples of patriotism that you see in your everyday life.