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PAGE 2A PICKENS COUNTY PROGRESS THURSDAY. MARCH 3. 2022 New owner of Jasper Jeep shares his values of faith, country and family at flag raising By Max Caylor Progress Contributor Over 100 patriotic citizens came to Tutton Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Highway 515 in Jasper, on February 24th to witness the raising of a gigantic U. S. flag measur ing 45’x25’ and extending 100 feet into the heavens. Extra-large flags are des ignated as “garrison flags” by the Army for special occa sions and the new one at the dealership is about the same size that Scott Francis Keys saw flying over Fort McHenry when he wrote the national anthem. The occasion was to raise the flag and hold a Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting but was more than a business event for owner Drew Tutton. His patriotism, family values and Christian witness were at the heart of his address to the attendees. “I want to thank you for being here on one of the biggest days of my life and sharing in my dream of own ing Jasper Jeep,” said an emotional Tutton, a resident of Waleska. He thanked for mer owner Mike Lowe for the legacy and brand that he built over 46 years and for giving “my team the opportu nity to serve this great com munity.” Tutton invited members of the Marine Corps League Detachment 1280 to raise the flag with the assistance of other community veterans. “To me, our flag represents God, His love and grace for us, our families, our country, our freedom and patriotism,” Tutton said. “All of this is our core values as a company.” His firsthand view of pa triotism came from his dad who served in Vietnam with the Army, ft was Tutton’s high school coach, after he quit school, that got his atten tion telling him, “you can stay here and be a deadbeat or come with me.” “1 came from a dead-end road to open roads because God opens roads,” Tutton said. Those open roads have led the once auto sales associate to being the managing part ner of Ed Voyles in Marietta and Birmingham, owner of Tutton CDJR Jasper, owner of two Open Roads Complete RV dealers in White and Ac- worth plus other businesses. Tutton’s remarkable story can be found at tuttongroup.com. Photos / Max Caylor It took over 20 veterans to hold the gigantic outstretched U.S. flag waiting to be hoisted at the Thursday, February 24th ceremony. A crowd of over 100 attended the flag raising. Jt :: f P^J I ^08r VaSSr-* >5** '''''ViV Y ,£ A Ky Tf .T"» A A \ ' & iA & - • §5; r ^ V f Act JJtaL Commandant Bill Crain of the Marine Corps League Detachment 1280 (center) and Drew Tutton, owner of Tutton Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Jasper, stand with some of the veterans who participated in raising the dealership’s extra-large United States flag. Did you know? 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Apply online at www.Bocountry.com/emplovnnent and select the location nearest you. EOE/Drug Free Workplace Marines from local De tachment 1280, with assis tance from Legion vets, raise Tutton Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Jasper's garrison flag which measures 45'x25' and is attached to a new 100-foot pole in front of the dealership. Tutton said, "the flag is about patriotism and represents our core values as a company." GENERAC Special Financing Available Subject to Credit Approval 'To qualify, consumers must request a quote, purchase, install and activate the generator with a participating dealer. Call for a full list of terms and conditions. Limited Time Offer - Call for Details Prepare for unexpected power outages with a Generac home standby generator REQUEST A FREE QUOTE! 877-318-8496 P P P 7-Year Extended Warranty* iRCC A $695 Value! 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