Man walks up Transmountain carrying American flag in honor of Independence Day

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A person was seen strolling up the Transmountain trek with an American flag Wednesday.

His mission: to unfold consciousness about Independence Day.

Henry Lopez was noticed by many vehicles driving on Transmountain earlier Wednesday. He says he began from Artcraft Highway.

Lopez is a veteran, serving in Iraq and Korea.

Lopez advised ABC-7 concerning the response he acquired from Transmountain drivers throughout his trek.

“Simply folks, I suppose, honking and waving. Additionally proud to be an American, too. I am assuming.”

Lopez tells ABC-7 he hopes to repeat the identical stroll once more subsequent yr.

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