American flag donated to WMC

An American flag that flew over the Pentagon is now flying over Winneshiek Medical Center. Decorah resident Rich Gaard, who is a deputy legislative assistant to former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Peter Pace, donated the flag to hospital. Gaard and his wife, Carol, said: "We wanted to bestow this honor to the men and women who serve our country and felt Winneshiek Medical Center was an appropriate location to display the flag

Dan Werner, chief administrative officer at Winneshiek Medical Center (left) accepts an American flag donated by Colonel Richard Gaard and his wife, Carol.