The creator of the well-known American POW/MIA flag has died.
His family tells 11 news Heisley died peacefully at his Colorado Springs home on Thursday.
Heisley designed the flag in 1971. Many say it is now the second most recognized banner in the country next to the Stars and Stripes.
Heisley was a pilot in World War II, flying men and equipment into Tokyo days after the U.S. dropped Atomic bombs on Japan, according to Heisley’s son Jim.
He later worked for a number of successful advertising companies in New York, before moving to Colorado Springs in the early 1970’s.
Newt Heisley was 88 years old.
I knew Mr Heisley for the last 8 years, he was a very sweet man. I work with his ex-daughter-in-law (but he called her his daughter, they were still very close) and I am sure they are heart broken. I just saw him maybe 2 weeks ago and he looked great so his passing is a shock, but I am glad it was peaceful.
Lisa
His family tells 11 news Heisley died peacefully at his Colorado Springs home on Thursday.
Heisley designed the flag in 1971. Many say it is now the second most recognized banner in the country next to the Stars and Stripes.
Heisley was a pilot in World War II, flying men and equipment into Tokyo days after the U.S. dropped Atomic bombs on Japan, according to Heisley’s son Jim.
He later worked for a number of successful advertising companies in New York, before moving to Colorado Springs in the early 1970’s.
Newt Heisley was 88 years old.
I knew Mr Heisley for the last 8 years, he was a very sweet man. I work with his ex-daughter-in-law (but he called her his daughter, they were still very close) and I am sure they are heart broken. I just saw him maybe 2 weeks ago and he looked great so his passing is a shock, but I am glad it was peaceful.
Lisa