Anchor at News 5 Cleveland
ROCKY RIVER, Ohio — Every year around Independence Day, a humble home in Rocky River transforms into a humongous homage to America.The day or two before every July Fourth, Papa hangs a massive American Flag, 20 feet by 30 feet, over the front of his two-story home at 19350 Riverwood Ave."It symbolizes what makes this country as great as it is," Papa said about our flag.He, his brother, his father, and his father-in-law all served in the U.S. Military.
"It's definitely been a great bonding experience for me and my dad over the years,” said his daughter."I think it’s wonderful," said one woman driving by with her husband."It means freedom, and it’s great that people are celebrating.” Of his towering tribute, Papa said,"It's just a small thing we can do to say we care and to say, 'thank you.'”
It only took the family about 10 minutes to raise the giant flag in their home. They have hooks right under the gutter to help speed up the process, which they say they've perfected over the years.We Follow Through Want us to continue to follow through on a story? Let us know.
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