07/17/2025
This is from Jeff Hastings CEO for the flagman’s mission continues
HERO DOWN FLAGS UP
REPATRIATION
GALESBURG ILLINOIS
AFTER 75 years!
U.S. Army Cpl. Paul Eugene Hoots, 25, of Galesburg, Illinois, killed during the Korean War, was accounted-for Nov. 15, 2024
Returning Home on July 24th,2025
The Flagman’s Mission Continues needs help from the community of
Galesburg, Illinois
and surrounding communities to create a memorial of flags:
on:
WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY
JULY23rd and JULY 24th 2025
Up to 600 (3 x 5 flags on 10-foot poles) to show respect to a fallen hero. If you can carry 5-lbs and walk you can help!
Should be able to accomplish this in about 3 hours with enough help
>If you are running a little late please still come and help.
SET-UP
Date: Wednesday July 23rd,2025
Time: 4PM Central Time
Location: meet us at
Hinchliff-Pearson-West, Inc., Galesburg funeral home
1070 West Fremont St.
Galesburg, IL 61401
TAKE DOWN:
Date: Thursday July 24th,2025
Time: 4PM Central Time
Location: meet us at.
Hinchliff-Pearson-West, Inc., Galesburg funeral home
1070 West Fremont St.
Galesburg, IL 61401
NOTES:
• We will need approximately 6 clean empty pickup trucks (no trailers please) to transport some flags.
• We will be bringing 600 flags, needed equipment and provide instructions for setting up and taking down flags.
• Recommend wear gloves and walking shoes. Your own beverages, hydrate.
• Youth groups, children (prefer over the age of 11) are encouraged to help.
• There is no commitment or sign up, just show up either or both days if you can. We need just as many people to take down the flags as we need to set them up.
Any questions please call or text us at 618-409-0323.
Missions additional information:
Funeral visitation JULY24th,2025
10-11am , funeral services 11Am
