Les Thomas is a patriot at heart.Prior to sunset at his Powers Tract home the Korean War veteran salutes Old Glory before removing it from his porch where it flies every day.And without fail for the past decade he has overseen the distribution and collection of the 2,400 flags as part of the Flags Over Manteca every time they are put out. And if an occasion comes up where part of the Manteca Chamber of Commerce flags are needed for a Memorial Day weekend observation or to welcome a hero home from war, Thomas steps up and makes sure everything goes without a hitch.It is one of the reasons why Thomas is being inducted into the Manteca Hall of Fame on May 12 for community service. And it is also why the Manteca Chamber of Commerce is bestowing a Lifetime Achievement Award on him during their installation and awards dinner on June 15.This year marks the 10th anniversary of the chamber’s marquee community service endeavor.