Our Flag's Daily Briefing
for Wednesday, September 20, 2017
for Wednesday, September 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:
... the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) begins ...
TODAY'S REMINDER FROM OUR FLAG:
... the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) begins ...
[President George W. Bush addresses Congress and nation to declare 'War on Terror' [aka 'Global War on Terrorism (GWOT)] = public domain image]
On this date, September 20, 2001, just 9 days after the 9/11 terrorist attack, President George W. Bush addressed a joint session of Congress and the nation to declare 'war on terror.' Some his early speech highlights included:
"My fellow citizens, for the last nine days, the entire world has seen for itself the state of our Union -- and it is strong.
Tonight we are a country awakened to danger and called to defend freedom. Our grief has turned to anger, and anger to resolution. Whether we bring our enemies to justice, or bring justice to our enemies, justice will be done."
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TODAY'S COMBATANT KILLED IN ACTION (KIA) COMMEMORATION
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Army Staff Sgt. Frederick L. Miller Jr.
Died September 20, 2003 Serving During Operation Iraqi Freedom
Staff Sergeant Frederick Miller Jr., 27, of Hagerstown, Ind.; assigned to Troop K, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.;
killed while on security patrol Sept. 20 in Ramadi, Iraq. His vehicle was hit by an improvised explosive device.
[summary courtesy of Military Times' Honor the Fallen website]
We honor and thank Frederick Miller Jr. for defending our freedoms and fighting to liberate the lives of others.
Go to this Military Times 'Honor the Fallen' article to honor him and learn about his life and family
Died September 20, 2003 Serving During Operation Iraqi Freedom
Staff Sergeant Frederick Miller Jr., 27, of Hagerstown, Ind.; assigned to Troop K, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.;
killed while on security patrol Sept. 20 in Ramadi, Iraq. His vehicle was hit by an improvised explosive device.
[summary courtesy of Military Times' Honor the Fallen website]
We honor and thank Frederick Miller Jr. for defending our freedoms and fighting to liberate the lives of others.
Go to this Military Times 'Honor the Fallen' article to honor him and learn about his life and family
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[Serving up a slice of Americana]
[The much-hyped "Battle of the Sexes" tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs occurred on September 20, 1973 in the Houston Astrodome. Billie Jean King beat Riggs in 3 sets = image via CCL of dbking on wikipedia]
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