News 8
Veteran gives Marine American flag after vandalism 
10:55 AM CDT on Thursday, July 2, 2009
VETERANS JOINED BY VANDALISM
Brad Watson reports
More WFAA Latest News video Related links:
DALLAS - A Marine Corps veteran whose flag was among two burned Monday in a North Dallas neighborhood got a replacement flag Wednesday.
After seeing the story on News 8 Tuesday night, a veteran of the Iraq war gave him one that came a long way to its new home.
Ed Jordan and Patrick Best served their country five decades apart and never met before Wednesday, but a flag brought them together.
“It needed a home and he had a home that needed a flag, so it was just very simple to connect the two together," Best said.
Best served in the Army for two tours in Iraq. He recently finished the second in February before he left active duty.When Best came home, he brought an American flag that flew over his base near Mosul.
After he saw what happened to Jordan's flag, Best knew where it should go.
“Something special I was looking to give to somebody who needed it, somebody who was worthy of it and obviously a veteran who was in need of a flag," he said.
Someone burned Jordan's flag and a neighbor's down the street.
The ex-Marine vowed to get a replacement, but didn't expect such a special one.
“It has that much more meaning to know that somebody you've been praying for, this flag was flying over them," Jordan said.
Best has a new assignment now back home in Coppell, being the civilian dad to the family that missed him during his service.
Jordan has a new job too, finding a bigger pole for his new flag.
As they parted, Jordan said he’s grateful for the gift.
“Thanks again, Pat," he said. "I really appreciate it. God bless you.”
E-mail bwatson@wfaa.com
