[Today's flag ceremony script is below. We recommend that you read aloud, in the best performance voice you have, all the ceremony text with 2 exceptions: 1) do not read caption text below pictures, and 2) do not read any text with [brackets] around it.]
Good morning, USA!!!
Welcome to today's
Beacon of Honor
Flag-Raising Ceremony
for Tuesday, July 18, 2017
[3-in-3: delivering 3 patriotic reminders in 3 minutes]
Welcome to today's
Beacon of Honor
Flag-Raising Ceremony
for Tuesday, July 18, 2017
[3-in-3: delivering 3 patriotic reminders in 3 minutes]
'Beacon of Honor - Awakens Our Flag' ... to Inform and Inspire Citizens
TODAY'S FLAG STATUS:
Today, the Beacon of Honor tells us that, across the USA, Our Flag flies at full staff in all 50 states.
[Click here to learn more about today's half-staff honorees and
verify the latest flag status for every state (courtesy of FlagNotify.com)]
Now, please, stand and place your hand upon your heart and make this flag-raising ceremony more meaningful
by honoring Our Flag and 'the Republic for which it stands'.
[Click here to learn more about today's half-staff honorees and
verify the latest flag status for every state (courtesy of FlagNotify.com)]
Now, please, stand and place your hand upon your heart and make this flag-raising ceremony more meaningful
by honoring Our Flag and 'the Republic for which it stands'.
[Note: Play 'Reveille' while raising / posting the flag of the United States of America]
TODAY'S REMINDER FROM OUR FLAG:
[Note: You're welcome to play 'God Bless the USA' in the background to enhance today's ceremony experience]
[Note: You're welcome to play 'God Bless the USA' in the background to enhance today's ceremony experience]
On this date, July 18th, in 1947, an Executive Order was put in place by President Truman which outlined the line of succession if the president dies in office or is unable to fulfill his duties due to health issues. The line of succession goes from the President, to the Vice President, and then, the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate are next in line. Twenty years later, this line of succession, created by Truman, became the 25th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
TODAY'S FALLEN MARINE COMMEMORATION:
Today, we remember and honor U.S. Marine Sergeant Owen Lennon of Rockland, New York. He was a flight engineer for the KC-130 plane that crashed last Monday, July 10th. In a recent statement his family released, they said this about Owen:
"In a few short years, he worked his way from private to sergeant, qualifying as one of the youngest flight engineers in the Corps along the way. He was deployed to Afghanistan and over the years his work took him to far corners of the world. In 2013, a KC-130T plane was named for Owen when he was honored as a Marine of the Year at Stewart Air Base. Owen was a fine young man with an unmistakable presence. He recently purchased his first home in Montgomery, New York with the love of his life, Jenn,"
We thank and honor Sergeant Owen Lennon for six years of defending our freedoms and fighting to liberate others.
Today, we remember and honor U.S. Marine Sergeant Owen Lennon of Rockland, New York. He was a flight engineer for the KC-130 plane that crashed last Monday, July 10th. In a recent statement his family released, they said this about Owen:
"In a few short years, he worked his way from private to sergeant, qualifying as one of the youngest flight engineers in the Corps along the way. He was deployed to Afghanistan and over the years his work took him to far corners of the world. In 2013, a KC-130T plane was named for Owen when he was honored as a Marine of the Year at Stewart Air Base. Owen was a fine young man with an unmistakable presence. He recently purchased his first home in Montgomery, New York with the love of his life, Jenn,"
We thank and honor Sergeant Owen Lennon for six years of defending our freedoms and fighting to liberate others.
In closing, take a moment to reflect upon Our Flag and all the inspiring stories it tells - especially Sgt Owen Lennon and all those who serve to defend our Constitution.
[Optional: Say the 'Pledge of Allegiance' or sing the 'National Anthem' while closing the ceremony and placing your hand upon your heart.]
Only those Americans who are willing to die for their country are fit to live.
-Douglas MacArthur
Thanks for attending today's BoH ceremony.
Now, go be a good citizen!!!
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The U.S. Flag Code:
provides Our Flag's Rules and Regulations
[HIGHLIGHTS OF: The U.S. Flag Code stating how citizens should conduct themselves during this ceremony is below.]
Title 36, Chapter 10 PATRIOTIC CUSTOMS
National anthem; Star-Spangled Banner, conduct during playing:
During rendition of the national anthem when the flag is displayed, all present except those in uniform should stand at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. Men not in uniform should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Persons in uniform should render the military salute at the first note of the anthem and retain this position until the last note. When the flag is not displayed, those present should face toward the music and act in the same manner they would if the flag were displayed there.
Note: A new law was passed on October 30, 2008 that authorizes veterans and active-duty military not in uniform can now render the military-style hand salute during the playing of the national anthem. This publication is currently being updated to reflect the new law.
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag; manner of delivery:
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, "I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.", should be rendered by standing at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. When not in uniform men should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Persons in uniform should remain silent, face the flag, and render the military salute.
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Credits: Unless otherwise noted here, photos displayed each day are public domain images, pictures by Sean Sweeney, or used by permission.
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