Raise the Flag! - Redding, CA
N 40° 34.577 W 122° 21.660
10T E 554083 N 4491918
This large USA Flag monumented by the Enterprise Lions Club stands tall and proud next to Interstate 5 in Redding, CA.
Waymark Code: WMFNF8
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 11/08/2012
Views: 2
Travelers along Interstate 5 can't help but notice this large and tall USA Flag that contrasts well with the bright blue skies that Redding often has. This flag was monumented by the Enterprise Lions Club in 2002 in response to 9/11 and there are two plaques that lie at the base of the flag. One of these plaques says the following:
RAISE THE FLAG!
"DEDICATED TO THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED OUR
COUNTRY"
ENTERPRISE LIONS CLUB
with support from
DISTRICT 4-C1 LIONS CLUBS
REDDING WEST ROTARY CLUB
REDDING FIREFIGHTERS #1934
CDF FIRE FIGHTERS LOCAL 2881
LOCAL CITIZENS AND BUSINESSES
SEPTEMBER 11, 2002
The best way to access this tall and proud flag is to take the Cypress Ave Exit heading west and then take a right, heading north onto Bechelli Lane. The flag and monuments are situated in a parking lot close to I-5.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: Those who have served our country
Marker Text:
THANK YOU
WE HONOR ALL WHO DONATED, WITH SPECIAL MENTION OF EVERYONE WHO CONTRIBUTED $5000 OR MORE TO KEEP OUR FLAG FLYING.
Enterprise Lions Club with support from District 4-C1 Lions Clubs
Redding East Rotary Foundation
Exchange Club of Redding
California Deer Association
City of Redding
Redding Rancheria
Carrel's Office Machines
Sierra Pacific Industries
Redding Radio
Joann Welch
Joan Husted
Jack and Teresa Poore
Tierra Oaks Women Golf Assoc.
Date of dedication: September 11, 2002
Who Put it Here?: Enterprise Lions Club
Description of Memorial:
This gigantic flag is hard to miss as you travel along I-5 and you can take the exit onto E Cypress Ave. then turn north onto E Bechelli Lane and the flag is in a parking lot. You don't realize just how large this flag is until you walk up to it and stand close to its base. It really has some presence and you can hear the fabric of the flag flapping in the wind.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
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