Flag Made by Kids Returns Home | Harrisburg News

A handmade American flag, stitched from hundreds of paper rings written by every student, teacher, and staff at Wrightsville Elementary, has returned 24 years later — a powerful symbol of remembrance and unity born in the wake of 9/11. Created in 2002 by teacher Kelly Townsley, the flag was gifted to U.S. Rep. Todd Platts, who kept it as a personal tribute to the fallen and first responders. As the 25th anniversary of 9/11 approached, Platts returned it to its original home, reuniting with former staff and sparking a new generation to create their own flag — proving that simple acts of community can echo through time with profound meaning. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/41cb91fd77f5d136