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Martinsburg Kids Brave the Rain to Raise Fallen Flags

Sometimes a seemingly small gesture can have a large impact, and for brothers Micah and Gabe Garretson of Martinsburg, a simple act in the rain on Memorial Day weekend has touched a community that is proud to show its love of country and respect for its veterans.

On Saturday morning, May 29, Micah, 9, and Gabe, 7, were riding in their father, Pastor Chris Garretson's car down South Market Street when the boys noticed three of the American flags planted at the veteran's memorial had fallen over.

"It is our Saturday morning tradition to see what yard sales are out there, so we were headed tow...

 

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