08/03/2026
Some stories deserve to be told—even if we're a little late.
July was one of the busiest and most meaningful months in Brotherhood Designs Corporation's history. Between preparing for Heroes & Healing, honoring Hero Families, and continuing our mission on a special Brotherhood trip to Pennsylvania for Corey’s Cruise , we're catching up on a few anniversary posts that deserve their own moment.
Today, we're reflecting on **Flag #109**.
One year ago, Ashley Werner quietly reached out to us with a simple hope—to surprise her husband, Lieutenant Matthew Werner of the JasperGov - Indiana (Jasper Fire Department), with something that truly reflected a lifetime of service.
Matthew never asked for recognition.
In fact, the idea began after he happened to see one of our retired fire hose flags online and simply said to Ashley, *"How cool would that be to have one with my badge number?"*
Ashley knew there was much more to the story.
She told us about a man who spent **20 years as a firefighter**, while also serving as a journeyman lineman—answering calls in the middle of the night, restoring power after devastating storms, volunteering for disaster relief, and quietly putting others before himself. She described a husband, father, and servant who had spent his entire life living the creed:
"You are your brother's keeper."
Those words define both the fire service and the brotherhood of linemen.
When we presented **Flag #109**, we believed we were honoring a remarkable career.
Months later, Matthew sent us a message that reminded us why BDC exists.
He shared that every time he looks at Flag #109 hanging in his family's sunroom, he feels **both pride and humility**. He told us that after twenty years of service, he never thought much about what he'd done until his family helped him realize that his career had mattered—not because of awards or recognition, but because of the lives he touched.
That is exactly why we tell these stories.
Legacy isn't measured by medals.
It isn't measured by headlines.
It's measured by the people whose lives are made better because someone quietly chose to serve.
Ashley...
Thank you for allowing us to become a small part of your family's story.
Lt. Werner...
Thank you for twenty years of answering the call—whether it was wearing a fire helmet or climbing a utility pole after a storm.
You remind all of us that some of the greatest heroes are the ones who never seek the spotlight.
We're proud to call you part of the Brotherhood Designs family.
"Every Hose Has a Story!" Yours is one of service, humility, and legacy.