It’s considered a symbol of respect and sacrifice.

And now, a U.S. Flag is once again flying outside a U.S. Post Office in Southeast Fresno, after the remnants of a flag had been left on a flagpole for days.

In fact, just a few stripes could be seen on the flagpole atop the office at Barton and Tulare Avenue.

A viewer who emailed KMPH Fox 26 said it had been this way for weeks, and said, “It looks like it’s been in a war zone.”

Postal Customer and U.S. Army Veteran Tom Outland said Tuesday too many people have sacrificed their lives to see the disappointing display of a flag.

“It means everything,” Outland says.