It works as such: When the switch is thrown the LED flashes for 25 seconds. After 25 seconds the LED remains lit. That works the way it is supposed to work.
The problem now is the LED does not shut off. I need the circuit to reset to LED off with the pressing of a second switch.
When I hook it up as described it:
1. LED one way it flashes but doesn't light up after 25 seconds.
2. LED hooked up the other way it lights up after 25 seconds but doesn't flash.
I've tried placing resistors in every possible combination around the LED. The only way I can get it to work is with the diodes.