Our Flag's Daily Briefing
for Sunday, August 13, 2017
for Sunday, August 13, 2017
'Beacon of Honor - Awakens Our Flag' ... to Inform and Inspire Citizens
On this date, Aug 13th, in 1995, one of America's greatest baseball players succumbed to liver cancer -
Mickey Mantle. Mantle played his entire Major League Baseball career with the New York Yankees as a center fielder and first baseman, from 1951 through 1968. He is regarded by many as the greatest switch hitter in baseball history - a Triple Crown winner and clutch home run hitter in World Series games. [public domain image]
TODAY'S FLAG STATUS:
Across the USA, Our Flag flies at full staff.
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TODAY'S REMINDER FROM OUR FLAG:
... the Wild West wasn't just for men ...
TODAY'S REMINDER FROM OUR FLAG:
... the Wild West wasn't just for men ...
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Today marks the birthdate of Wild West performer Annie Oakley. She was born, Phoebe Ann Mosey, in 1860 in Ohio. And, by age 15 she became known for her amazing shooting skills after beating traveling-show marksman and future husband Frank Butler. Annie Oakley and Frank joined Buffalo Bill's Wild West show in 1885. Annie was an international star attraction for 17 years - performing for royalty and heads of state in Europe.
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TODAY'S COMBATANT KILLED IN ACTION (KIA) COMMEMORATION:
Army Sgt. Steven W. White
Died August 13, 2003 Serving During Operation Iraqi Freedom
Sergeant Steven White, 29, of Lawton, Okla.; assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 4th Battalion, 42nd Field Artillery Regiment, based at Fort Hood, Texas;
killed when his M113 armored personnel carrier hit an antitank mine on Aug. 13 in Tikrit, Iraq.
[summary courtesy of Military Times' Honor the Fallen website]
We honor and thank Steven White for defending our freedoms and fighting to liberate the lives of others.
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Died August 13, 2003 Serving During Operation Iraqi Freedom
Sergeant Steven White, 29, of Lawton, Okla.; assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 4th Battalion, 42nd Field Artillery Regiment, based at Fort Hood, Texas;
killed when his M113 armored personnel carrier hit an antitank mine on Aug. 13 in Tikrit, Iraq.
[summary courtesy of Military Times' Honor the Fallen website]
We honor and thank Steven White for defending our freedoms and fighting to liberate the lives of others.
Go here to honor him and learn more about his life of service and loved ones left behind
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