Hosts Liz Morris and Bill LuMaye interview Kelly C. Hyke, owner of Hyke Funeral Home in Redfield, South Dakota, who spent 18 years in law enforcement before switching to mortuary science and buying the funeral home with his wife Bonnie in 2015. Kelly explains how flying American and service flags began as a simple thank-you—especially to veterans—and grew into a widely noticed community tradition, including honoring law enforcement, fire, EMS, and organ donors, and adding U.S. and state flags inside the chapel. He describes his process for veteran services and how the flags prompt healing conversations and public support. In the “Flags of Change” segment, Heather discusses the Earth Day flag, its Apollo “Blue Marble” imagery, its origins with John McConnell and Senator Gaylord Nelson, and how the symbol helped rally environmental action leading to the EPA.

00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro

01:27 From Police to Funeral Director

05:30 Compassion in Two Callings

07:49 Coping With Grief Daily

10:27 Why Fly the Flag

12:28 Veteran Honors and Rituals

15:14 Families Reactions and Healing

18:38 Expanding Flags for Service

20:32 Organ Donor Flag Added

23:00 Bringing Flags Into Chapel

25:11 Handling Criticism and Values

26:51 Small Town Tradition Spreads

31:18 Lessons and Advice to Others

34:08 Wife Support and Future Plans

35:56 Closing Thanks and 250th Flag

37:47 Flags of Change Earth Day Flag

38:33 Earth Flag Origins Blue Marble

39:58 Earth Day Movement Impact

41:27 Why Earth Flag Isnt Common

42:50 New Space Images Unite Us

44:20 Final Sign Off