Like the motion in the flag and strong colours. background is a little distracting - chain link not up there with the best of background imagery!
Without wishing to offend, the patriotic call implicit in the flag may switch off some non-US voters - very slightly cheapens the image for me as it feels as though the symbol is being used to evoke an emotive response that the picture would not otherwise demand.
I am making two passes on this Challenge. I will vote on your photo then return later(before voting is over) to comment on what I like and dislike about your shot. You can take the comments however you wish and I will try not to be mean. Just don't take it the wrong way.
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I think you should have focused on the flag rather than the headstone.
Good picture =) I think it would have been stronger if you changed the composition... the flag should wave into the picture, not out of. It leads the out out of the photograph. Also the tombstone looks a little over-exposed. However, good job =)