The Patriot Post® · Young Man Makes Flags for America's Fallen Soldiers

“Flag Day and Father’s Day — two holidays that are celebrated just days apart — mean a lot to Aaron Alexander this year. He makes flags for North Bay Industries in Rohnert Park, California, which hires adults with disabilities. Alexander, 24, has a learning disability.”

“‘Personally, this is not a job,’ Alexander said. ‘To me this is a career.’”

“That career took him to Washington, where he shared his story with lawmakers this week, telling them about the importance of employment opportunities for adults with disabilities.”

“Alexander visited Arlington National Cemetery, where his job came full circle. That’s because his flags drape the caskets of military veterans. During his visit to Arlington, he met members of the Old Guard, the team that performs military funeral honors and presents flags to grieving family members.”

Read more at NBC News.