Veteran Gives Peavy American Flag

Really cool moment earlier today at #SoxSpring. @JakePeavy_44 presented an American flag from Iraq War veteran. pic.twitter.com/E0TWePOpiv

— Boston Red Sox (@RedSox) February 23, 2014

Steven L. Curtis an American hero! Legion of Merit award recipient & 33 years of service! Thank you pal, I'll never forget today!!

— Jake Peavy (@JakePeavy_44) February 23, 2014

In a really cool moment today at Red Sox Spring Training, pitcher Jake Peavy was presented with an American flag by Steven L. Curtis, a veteran of the war in Iraq and recipient of the Legion of Merit award.

A great moment for Peavy, and a great reminder of how important our armed forces are.