My hometown is a special place full of people with big hearts and huge pride for our nation. We have a "Flag Fairy" or "Flag Ninja" as I like to call him. My friend, the Ninja, has been secretly raising American flags in tree tops all over the county, and not very many know his true identity. There are currently 38 flags flying high. This day he dressed as the President because the Ninja heard of a man named Sammy "The Bull", who is Trump's number one fan. Sammy lives an hour away from my town, but he loves for his family to bring him our way so he can spot all the flags flying high in our trees. The Flag Fairy heard that Sammy might need something extra to bring a smile to his face, since he is facing some medical challenges and will be having another surgery in November. My friend, the Fairy-Ninja, organized a special flag raising complete with secret service and motorcade, just for Sammy. Sammy was completely surprised to see Trump roll up and get out of the limo, only to scale the tree and raise an American Flag high above our town. After the flag was secured, the "Ninja Fairy", repelled down the tree and he and his team presented Sammy with his own flag... one that he didn't have yet.
This was such a fun evening and I am so thrilled that I got to photograph the joy and surprise on Sammy's face. The world needs more "Ninjas" like my friend.. going out of his way, doing something rather dangerous.... scaling a 90 foot tree in dress shoes, a tie, and a rubber mask, just to lift some spirits and to make Sammy and his family smile. This certainly brings a smile to my face! No matter your politics, you have to feel a little something in your soul when you see the ear to ear smile on "The Bull's" face when he sees what is happening.
Please think of Sammy next month when he has his surgery. I know I will.
25 окт 2020
