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He had planned to collect and retire 100-200 American flags, but it ended up being more than 2,600-plus flags. (Photo: Courtesy Brett Brofman)
LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA A local Eagle Scout candidate gathered over 2,000 American flags during the coronavirus pandemic for his project. Pierce Stewart, a member of Troop 772 in Laguna Niguel, wanted to do something that would rally the community and generate a feeling of patriotism, especially while the coronavirus kept people apart.
Stewart, a sophomore at Aliso Niguel High School, began reaching out to neighbors for his flag collection and retirement project. Using flyers, he sent out word of his intention to collect and retire old or damaged flags across his neighborhood. The outreach touched the community in an outpouring of flags and goodwill to the rising Eagle Scout. ....

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