SEE IT: Large American flag honoring fallen servicemen stolen earlier than funeral

The individuals of North Ogden, Utah, are reeling after a large American flag used to honor fallen servicemen in parades and funerals was stolen.

A 30-foot by 60-foot flag, together with a whole lot of small flags utilized by the Main Brent Taylor Basis, have been taken from a locked trailer simply earlier than they have been going to be displayed on the funeral of a useless Marine, in line with a report.

The Main Brent Taylor Basis, named in honor of North Ogden's former mayor who died in Afghanistan on deployment, introduced the theft on social media.

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"Saturday morning we awoke to seek out the lock on the trailer had been eliminated, the door was vast open, and the big case and flag have been gone. Luckily, nothing else was taken or broken," the publish learn.

"You probably have seen an deserted case and/or flag anyplace in or round North Ogden, please tell us."

The large flag is nicknamed "the Lieutenant" and has been a logo of honor at many parades and repair occasions, the report famous.

"Now we have type of been in a little bit little bit of shock all weekend," Jennie Taylor, the inspiration's founder and widow of Taylor, stated. "Once we first found it, it felt like a punch to the abdomen."

"We're not seeking to punish or make an enormous deal out of it. It is irritating and it is crushing, and our first thought is who on this planet hates us, which isn't essentially a focused assault, however you're feeling violated when one thing you personal is taken by somebody who doesn't have permission to take it."

Police are investigating the incident, in line with the report.