Sunshine Ace Hardware retail stores across the region will be distributing free American flags to honor U.S. veterans in advance of Memorial Day.

On Saturday, May 25, 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.

“With all that’s going on in the world today, Memorial Day weekend is an opportune time to pause and reflect about the sacrifices that veterans have made to protect America’s freedom,” said Michael Wynn, president of Sunshine Ace Hardware. “Every American should have a flag in their home, and we are honored to participate in this important initiative each year.”

Through its One Million Flag Giveaway, Ace Hardware Corporation is honoring American veterans by donating flags to customers as well as Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) posts nationwide to place on veterans’ graves.

Flags will be available at these participating Sunshine Ace Hardware stores, while quantities last.

Collier County:

• Downtown Naples – 141 Tamiami Trail North; Naples, FL 34102
• East Naples – 4433 Tamiami Trail East; Naples, FL 34112
• Marco Island – 1720 San Marco Road; Marco Island, FL 34145
• Golden Gate – 11673 Collier Blvd.; Naples, FL 34116
• Founders Square – 8850 Founders Square Drive; Naples, FL 34120

Lee County:

• Bonita Springs – 9100 Bonita Beach Road; Bonita Springs, FL 34135
• San Carlos – 18911 Tamiami Trail South; Fort Myers, FL 33908

Charlotte County

• Port Charlotte – 3035 Tamiami Trail; Port Charlotte, FL 33952
• Port Charlotte, Kingsway – 912a Kings Highway; Port Charlotte, FL 33980

Pinellas County

• Largo – 1015 W. Bay Drive; Largo, FL 33770

Manatee County (Crowder Bros. Ace Hardware)

• Bradenton – 5409 Manatee Ave. West; Bradenton, FL 34209
• Lakewood Ranch – 2401 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.; Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211