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Henrico restaurant owner honored with award for 9/11 memorial flag

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A Henrico restaurant owner has been recognized with a prestigious award for creating a memorial flag that honors the victims of 9/11.

Richard Melito, owner of Melito's in Henrico, received the Kentucky Colonel Award through the Kentucky Department of the American Legion Auxiliary. The honor includes recognition from Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear.

Melito is the creator of the 9/11 Flag of Remembrance, which began as a simple sketch on a napkin and has since been adopted as the official flag of remembrance in several states, including Virginia.

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