Curt Schroeder had recently cut hay at his residence, 15505 Hazel Road, Morrison, IL.  His land abuts my backyard.  As I mow, I pass the soybeans he planted and overlook his corn, asparagus, and hay fields.

On Saturday, July 5, 2014, I was struck by the view below.  It reminded me of a waving United States flag–with seven short stripes missing.  Schroeder will likely never see this view, so this photo is for his benefit and yours.

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