A veteran is blasting officials in Allegheny County who have issued smaller flags for the graves of soldiers this Memorial Day to save money. He said the money will be better spent on veteran's programs. Veteran Bill Seifert calls it a slap in the face. He said that soldiers who fought and died for their country deserve more respect.
State law requires counties to distribute flags for the graves of veterans each year.
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