Our Flag's Daily Briefing
for Sunday, August 20, 2017
for Sunday, August 20, 2017
The Beacon of Honor - Awakens Our Flag ... to Inform and Inspire Citizens
TODAY'S FLAG STATUS:
Across the USA, Our Flag flies at full staff.
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TODAY'S REMINDER FROM OUR FLAG:
Today is President Benjamin Harrison's birthday - born on August 20, 1833. He served as our 23rd President of the United States from 1889 to 1893.
Was he the grandson of our 9th President, William Henry Harrison?
Yes, he was the grandson who served as a Union Army Colonel and Senator for Indiana before being elected President.
He was accused of high spending and high tariffs during his one-term in office.
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TODAY'S COMBATANT KILLED IN ACTION (KIA) COMMEMORATION:
Navy SEAL / Photographer’s Mate 1st Class David M. Tapper
Died August 20, 2003 Serving During Operation Enduring Freedom
SEAL David Tapper, 32, of Atco, N.J.; assigned to SEAL Team 6, San Diego, Calif.;
killed on Aug. 20, 2003, in Afghanistan.
[summary courtesy of Military Times' Honor the Fallen website]
We honor and thank David Tapper for defending our freedoms and fighting to liberate the lives of others.
Go here to honor him and learn about his life and family here
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