The massive U.S. flag known as “The Major” is once again flying in Coldwater Canyon, Utah, as a tribute to American veterans ahead of Veterans Day.
Last Saturday, November 1, a levy platoon organized by the Major Brent Taylor Foundation came together to move the rolled- up. As part of what the association refers to as Veterans Week, fresh events are listed to celebrate military service, foster nationalism, and pay respect to those who have lost their lives while serving in the fortified forces.
The original flag that has flown at the mouth of the flume every time around Veterans Day since 2019 has been reincarnated as the flag presently signaling in the wind on the east side of North Ogden. Inspired by her hubby's end, Jennie Taylor, the widow of Maj. Brent Taylor, who was killed on November 3, 2018, while serving in Afghanistan with the Utah Army National Guard, started Veterans Week events.
Highlights of some of the fresh events listed during Veterans Week are as follows
The Leadership Legacy Gala, a fundraiser, will take place at the Eccles Conference Center in Ogden on Friday, November 7 at 6 p.m. Michael Rodriguez, the director of the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation and a former member of the U.S. Army Special Forces, will be the featured speaker.
The Major Brent Taylor Memorial 5K and Ruck will take place at Ben Lomond Cemetery in North Ogden on Saturday, Nov. 8, beginning at 9 a.m. Actors can continue on the hike towards Mount Major after arriving at the Coldwater Canyon trailhead.
A deserter member of the Afghan service shot and killed Brent Taylor while he was serving in the Utah Army National Guard in Afghanistan. On November 16," The Major" is listed to be recovered from Coldwater Canyon.
A renegade member of the Afghan military shot and killed Brent Taylor while he was serving in the Utah Army National Guard in Afghanistan. On November 16, "The Major" is scheduled to be recovered from Coldwater Canyon.
What are safety and access details for viewing The Major?
The flag is located off Coldwater Canyon Road in North Ogden, with designated parking areas to manage caller inflow and avoid business traffic. Levies and original organizers help in crowd operation and give guidance for safe pathways to viewing points.
The grounds offer open spaces suitable for families, stagers, and groups to gather hypercritically without overcrowding. Safety protocols include icing clear access routes for emergency vehicles and regular monitoring of the point for hazards.
Availability considerations aim to accommodate callers with limited mobility, with pathways maintained for wheelchair use where doable. Public information on point access, parking, and peak caller times is regularly streamlined by the Major Brent Taylor Foundation and original authorities to enhance caller experience and safety.