ASHLAND, MO -- If you drive by Ashland on Highway 63, you've no doubt seen a row of American flags near the city water tower. KRCG Mark Slavit finds out who is remembered with this special honor, on this week's best of mid-Missouri traveler:

An Avenue of Flags is nothing unusual for a city. Groups of Old Glory can be found throughout the heart of Missouri. One of the state's largest Avenue of Flags sits outside the Truman Veterans Hospital in Columbia

But, what makes this one special in Ashland is the person behind it. When Andrew Turner was looking for an Eagle Scout project, this idea blew his way.

"I'm really proud. I'm glad that we were able to do it,” Turner said. “Not only do the citizens of Ashland see it, but people driving by. It's really a good first impression. I'm just really proud that I was able to make Ashland have that."

Various people and businesses paid for each individual flag that has a small plaque with the names of lost loved ones. One flag is different than the rest. Andrew's parent John Turner and Melinda Elmore sponsored this flag for all prisoners of war and those missing in action.

Originally, these flags were only going to fly four days out of the year on Memorial Day, Flag Day, the Fourth of July and Veterans Day, but city officials had a better idea.

Ashland city leaders put up some spotlights to keep the flags lit 24/7. Neighbors across the street are proud of this patriotic presentation.

"When we tell people where we live, we tell them we live across from the veteran flags,” Ashland Resident Jill Perrigo said. “It's quite an honor to have those flags across the street from us."

Turner hopes his eagle scout project continues to grow with multiple rows. There's already a waiting list for people to purchase more flags.

"I want to thank a lot of people,” Turner said. “I got a lot of help from the troop and all of the veterans associations like the VFW and the American Legion here and in Hartsburg. I got a lot of help from a lot of people.”