Flags to honor military service in Cochran

The city of Cochran is honoring those who have served our country in a unique way.

Served our country in a unique way.

41nbc's peyton lewis shows us how.

Nat pop this fourth of july looks a little different for cochran this year, but that isn't stopping people like sam barrs from honoring those who have served our country.

"you know everybody is kind of down and out about the virus, and you know you can ride down this thing.

I had someone tell me 30 minutes ago that it gave her chills when she rode down the street, and it does me too.

Just think what it does for these guys that have served, that's all i'm after.

Just honoring those guys and if it makes them feel good, great."

The flags have been put up every veteran's and independence day for the last three years.

Each flag has the name of a service member and their branch.

Barrs says he puts up the flags to say thank you to those who have served and are currently in the military.

"i wanted to honor them right now.

I've always looked up to them, and always thought the world of them.

I regret that i didn't serve, but now this is my way of giving back."

Cochran mayor billy yeomans, says as a veteran, seeing the flags in his community gives him a sense of gratitude.

"we are full of patriotism and we like to show it.

When i ride up and down the street and see the flags it just does something to me, and a lot of people have the same sentiments."

There are 311 flags around the city.

Barrs says he hopes this c1 3 b13 project will continue to grow and spread to other cities as well.

To get a flag for a service member, visit cochran city hall and fill out an application.

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