NAPLES, Fla. - s4story -- Sunshine Ace Hardware stores are honoring U.S. veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice by distributing free American flags on Saturday, May 23.

The first 240 customers at each Sunshine Ace Hardware location in Southwest Florida will receive a free 8" by 12" American flag. A purchase is not required. There is a limit of one flag per customer.

"Sunshine Ace Hardware has supported veterans and the military since the company was founded in 1958," said Michael Wynn, president of Sunshine Ace Hardware. "With this being America's 250^th birthday, we're hoping that distributing American flags to the community will increase patriotism while also honoring veterans who gave their lives to protect America's freedoms."

Nationwide, Ace Hardware stores will distribute 1 million American flags over Memorial Day weekend. The company also provides an equal number of American flags to local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) posts to place on veterans' graves.

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American flags will be available on Saturday, May 23 at the following Sunshine Ace Hardware stores, while quantities last. Operating hours vary by location.

Collier County

• Downtown Naples (141 Tamiami Trail North)
• East Naples (4433 Tamiami Trail East)
• Marco Island (1720 San Marco Road)
• Golden Gate (11673 Collier Blvd.)
• North Naples (8850 Founders Square Drive)
• Ave Maria (5630 Ave Maria Blvd.)
• Winchester Center (13855 Winchester Trail)
• Pelican Bay (8813 Tamiami Trail North)

Lee County

• Bonita Springs (9100 Bonita Beach Road)
• San Carlos Park (18911 Tamiami Trail South)

Charlotte County

• Port Charlotte (3035 Tamiami Trail)
• Port Charlotte (912-A Kings Highway)
• Babcock Ranch (42080 Cypress Parkway)

Pinellas County

• Largo (1015 W. Bay Drive)

Manatee County (Crowder Bros. Ace Hardware)

• Bradenton (5409 Manatee Ave. West)
• Lakewood Ranch (2401 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.)

Additionally, Sunshine Ace Hardware and Crowder Bros. Ace Hardware stores also collect worn and faded American flags. Retired flags are disposed through partnerships with local veteran organizations and youth groups.