Thursday, June 11, 2009

Trash Flags



Trash collector Jeff Olsen makes a daily habit of looking for American flags in trash bins. "You can't throw out a national symbol," he says. Olsen estimates he has saved more than 250 flags, which are donated for a proper disposal in a ceremonial burning. (Photo for the Tribune by Andrew A. Nelles / June 10, 2009)

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-flag-rescuer-11-jun11,0,3211385.story

Also, it was the cover image of the broadsheet today.

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