06/29/2026
As we celebrate Independence Day week and America's 250th anniversary, we're honored to share the story of an American flag flying over our I-71 Pedestrian Bridge project.
As written by our employee, Brad Harmon:
"From the skies of Operation Inherent Resolve to the skyline of Cincinnati, this American flag is still flying proud. Originally flown January 11, 2019, on a C-130 transporting 14 wounded American service members on a priority medical mission from Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, the Persian Gulf, and Qatar to outside the theater of operations.
An American flag that originally watched over our wounded service members now watches over the construction of a first-of-its-kind pedestrian bridge being built in Cincinnati by Prus Construction. (The bridge, with a 747-foot ADA-compliant accessible ramp, will stretch from the corner of Gilbert Avenue and Court Street across I-71 to Mt. Adams.)
Brought back from the Middle East by Lt. Colonel Alan T. Harmon, USAF, 379th ERPSF, Al Udeid AB, Qatar.
This flag's journey is just another example of the Strength, Dedication, and Resolve of the American spirit."
As we commemorate 250 years of our nation's history, we're reminded that the freedoms we celebrate have been preserved through the courage, sacrifice, and service of generations of Americans. We're proud to see this flag continue its journey, now flying over a project that will serve our community for generations to come.
From all of us at Prus Construction, we wish everyone a safe and meaningful Independence Day week as we celebrate 250 years of the American spirit.