PUNTA GORDA, Fla. –  The prisoner of war and missing in action flag was flying upside down through out Memorial day weekend, at the Punta Gorda post office.

He was one of the lucky ones.  Bill Grey served alongside friends who died, became prisoners of war, or are missing in action. However, over Memorial Day, he says he felt like was shot in the chest all over again when he saw a flag in front of the Punta Gorda post office.

“I couldn’t believe it.  I looked up and the POW flag was upside down,” he says.

That was on saturday. He went inside, told management and left.  Then on Memorial Day, when he remembers those who fought beside him, he says he was in shock once again, “When we pulled into the parking lot, I looked up and I couldn’t believe that the flag was still upside down.” Holding back tears, he says, “It just felt bad.”

The postal service tells WINK News, “The Postal Service proudly flies the U.S. flag at 31,000 Post Offices and facilities nationwide. We also take great pride in the fact that we employ more veterans than any other federal agency.  We were disappointed to learn that the POW-MIA flag was not displayed properly at one of our offices.  The rope that hoists the flag was broken and has been fixed.  We extend our apologies for this incident. ”

via POW-MIA flag flown upside down at local post office.