By Nathan Tidridge • SPECIAL TO THE REVIEW
One of Flamborough’s proudest citizens would have to be Blake Brubacher, an elementary student who lives in Carlisle.
Just a few months after the Flamborough flag was unveiled on April 29, Blake took one along on his once-in-a-lifetime family trip, RVing across the US and Canada west, visiting many national parks and other landmarks.
Visiting Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, California, Oregon, and Washington State before heading into British Columbia and Alberta, Blake flew the flag whenever he could with his family (mother Kathryn Thorup and stepfather Tom Jackson). The Flamborough colours flew over places like the Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Canyonlands National Park, Banff National Park and the Columbia Icefields.
“We didn’t get any questions on where the flag was until the end,” said Blake’s mom. “Then it turned out, the couple was from upstate New York and had friends in Burlington.”
It was back in June that the Flamborough Heritage Society (www.wefhs.myhamilton.ca) received a call from Blake’s mother requesting the flag. According to the Society, Blake’s was the first international journey of the flag – the first of hopefully many.
To learn more about the Flamborough flag, and purchase one of your own, contact the Flamborough Heritage Society by calling 905-540-5161 or visiting their web site.
Flamborough flags can now be seen flying across the region – notably at such places as Westfield Heritage Village, the Royal Coachman, Kitching, Steepe & Ludwig Funeral Home and many private residences.
By Nathan Tidridge • SPECIAL TO THE REVIEW
One of Flamborough’s proudest citizens would have to be Blake Brubacher, an elementary student who lives in Carlisle.
Just a few months after the Flamborough flag was unveiled on April 29, Blake took one along on his once-in-a-lifetime family trip, RVing across the US and Canada west, visiting many national parks and other landmarks.
Visiting Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, California, Oregon, and Washington State before heading into British Columbia and Alberta, Blake flew the flag whenever he could with his family (mother Kathryn Thorup and stepfather Tom Jackson). The Flamborough colours flew over places like the Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Canyonlands National Park, Banff National Park and the Columbia Icefields.
“We didn’t get any questions on where the flag was until the end,” said Blake’s mom. “Then it turned out, the couple was from upstate New York and had friends in Burlington.”
It was back in June that the Flamborough Heritage Society (www.wefhs.myhamilton.ca) received a call from Blake’s mother requesting the flag. According to the Society, Blake’s was the first international journey of the flag – the first of hopefully many.
To learn more about the Flamborough flag, and purchase one of your own, contact the Flamborough Heritage Society by calling 905-540-5161 or visiting their web site.
Flamborough flags can now be seen flying across the region – notably at such places as Westfield Heritage Village, the Royal Coachman, Kitching, Steepe & Ludwig Funeral Home and many private residences.
By Nathan Tidridge • SPECIAL TO THE REVIEW
One of Flamborough’s proudest citizens would have to be Blake Brubacher, an elementary student who lives in Carlisle.
Just a few months after the Flamborough flag was unveiled on April 29, Blake took one along on his once-in-a-lifetime family trip, RVing across the US and Canada west, visiting many national parks and other landmarks.
Visiting Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, California, Oregon, and Washington State before heading into British Columbia and Alberta, Blake flew the flag whenever he could with his family (mother Kathryn Thorup and stepfather Tom Jackson). The Flamborough colours flew over places like the Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Canyonlands National Park, Banff National Park and the Columbia Icefields.
“We didn’t get any questions on where the flag was until the end,” said Blake’s mom. “Then it turned out, the couple was from upstate New York and had friends in Burlington.”
It was back in June that the Flamborough Heritage Society (www.wefhs.myhamilton.ca) received a call from Blake’s mother requesting the flag. According to the Society, Blake’s was the first international journey of the flag – the first of hopefully many.
To learn more about the Flamborough flag, and purchase one of your own, contact the Flamborough Heritage Society by calling 905-540-5161 or visiting their web site.
Flamborough flags can now be seen flying across the region – notably at such places as Westfield Heritage Village, the Royal Coachman, Kitching, Steepe & Ludwig Funeral Home and many private residences.