The United States Honor Flag is a symbol that travels across the country to pay tribute to America's first responders and members of the U.S. Armed Forces, including law enforcement officers, firefighters, medical personnel, and other frontline workers. This flag honors their service and sacrifice—both for those who are currently serving and for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
The United States Honor Flag was originally gifted to Christopher Heisler, the President and Founder of The Honor Network, after he engaged in philanthropic work in Texas. In October 2001, he took a group of Texas first responders to Ground Zero to attend a memorial for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. To express their gratitude, the Texas House of Representatives presented him with an American flag and a Texas flag.
During the memorial service, Christopher left the flag behind for the surviving family members. However, one survivor urged him to keep the American flag to help preserve the spirit of patriotism in America. Fast forward to today, and that same flag has been flown across the country and even around the world to honor hundreds of our fallen heroes.
To learn more visit The United States Honor Flag website.