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HINKLE FAMILY FUN CENTER RAISES NEW AMERICAN FLAG AND FUNDS FOR VETERANS ORGANIZATION PAWS AND STRIPES

Hinkle Family Fun Center is honored to have the United States Volunteers, a national non profit organization representing our Veterans, raise Hinkle's new civilian 20' x 38' American Flag on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 11:00 am at Hinkle Family Fun Center. Hinkle Family Fun Center's American Flag is the largest flag flown in Albuquerque.

The United States Volunteers will present a Color Guard, and raise the American Flag to the accompaniment of the Star Spangled Banner courtesy of Univision Radio Group, Coyote 102.5.

Hinkle Family Fun Center's American Flag was cut down, spray painted and left thrown on the property behind the High Ridge Movie Theater on May 15, 2011. A reward of $600 will be paid for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual(s) responsible.

Hinkle Family Fun Center experienced an incredible influx of public support, opinion, and offers of donations following the May 15 vandalism and has requested that any and all donations be made payable to Paws and Stripes, a local non profit organization. Paws and Stripes is an organization dedicated to providing service dogs for wounded veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury.  Paws and Stripes will be present at the ceremony on May 25th.

"We are honored to have the United States Volunteers raise our new American Flag. The support and kindness expressed by the public since the vandalism has been incredible. We are grateful to be a part of such a patriotic, caring community in Albuquerque! Please come out and join us on Wednesday and show your support for Albuquerque, New Mexico, and the United States" says Bryan Hinkle, an owner of Hinkle Family Fun Center.

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FAMILY FUN CENTER'S AMERICAN FLAG VANDALIZED

On Sunday, May 15, between midnight and 8am the American Flag at Hinkle Family Fun Center, a city landmark, was cut down, desecrated, and vandalized. The American Flag, which acts as the centerpiece for Hinkle Family Fun Center's Entertainment Facility, was removed from the flag pole by individuals cutting both of the ropes.

The American Flag was spray painted in what appears to be green and white spray paint and was found thrown on the property behind the High Ridge Movie Theater.

"The American Flag flown at Hinkle Family Fun Center has become a symbol of the pride that we as a company take in being a part of this great country," said Bryan Hinkle, owner of Hinkle Family Fun Center.

Hinkle Family Fun Center has contacted APD, and is currently asking for any and all help regarding leads to the individual(s) involved. Hinkle Family Fun Center will prosecute any and all individuals to the full extent of the law. A reward of up to $500 will be paid for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual(s) responsible.

A statement on behalf of the Owners of Hinkle Family Fun Center

Hinkle Family Fun Center has experienced an incredible influx of public support, opinion, and offers of donations following the May 15 vandalism and desecration of the American Flag centered in Hinkle Family Fun Center entertainment park. The American Flag was cut down, spray painted in what appears to be green and white spray paint, and left thrown on the property behind the High Ridge Movie Theater.

Hinkle Family Fun Center has requested that any and all donations be made payable to Paws and Stripes, a local non profit organization. Paws and Stripes is an organization dedicated to providing service dogs for wounded veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury. All service dogs are obtained from shelters and are trained by professional trainers. Paws and Stripes provides service dogs and training at no cost to the veteran.

"It is our hope that any and all donations made will be a way for the community to give back to the very folks who served our country, our local Veterans. Our goal is to turn a heinous crime into an expression of Patriotism for the entire Albuquerque Community," said Bryan Hinkle, an owner of Hinkle Family Fun Center.

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