180131W- Reminders from Our Flag

Strengthening Our Future by Honoring Our Past

Reminders from Our Flag
for Wednesday, January 31, 2018
- a 'Women to Honor Wednesday'

[Note: Play this patriotic music in the background to enhance the experience]

Across the USA, Our Flag flies at full staff - except in Alaska and Colorado.

In Alaska, Our Flag is at half-staff to honor former Superior Court Judge Roy Madsen. Judge Madsen was the first Alaska Native to become a Superior Court Judge and served from 1975-1990. AK's half-staff will fly through sunset of Thursday, February 1st.
Colorado's half-staff of Our Flag commemorates Adams County Deputy Heath Gumm and will remain so until sunset on Friday, February 2nd, the day of the funeral.
[Learn more about AK's Judge Madsen]
[CLICK for more half-staff honoree & states flag info (courtesy of FlagNotify.com)]

The Beacon of Honor - Awakens Our Flag to Inform and Inspire Patriotic Citizens

[ Elizabeth Blackwell = public domain image ]

On this 'Women to Honor Wednesday,' we recall ...
... America's first female physician (medical doctor), Elizabeth Blackwell. She was born, February 3, 1821 in England. After all 150 admitted male medical students unanimously approved her to attend (which was a stipulation for her admission), Elizabeth studied medicine at Geneva Medical College (which later became Hobart College) and received her medical degree on January 23, 1849. During this graduation ceremony the Dean stood up and bowed to her. While treating an infant for an infection, she got the infection in her eye and had to have it removed. This killed her dream of becoming a surgeon. In NYC, she established the first hospital run by all-female staff, the New York Infirmary for Indigent Women and Children. Elizabeth also oversaw nurse training during the American Civil War.
Overall, she broke down occupation and social barriers so women could pursue their healthcare industry dreams.

And, today's 'Slice of Americana' serves up ...

[ Cher doing a skit with Farah Fawcett on the Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour during the early 1970s = public domain image ]

On this date in 1999, Cher sang the National Anthem at Super Bowl XXXIII in Miami. Her singer and actress careers span 6 decades now.
And, the Denver Broncos defeated the Falcons to win their second consecutive Super Bowl that day.

Thanks for reviewing today's 'Reminders for Our Flag'
- a service from the Beacon of Honor - Awakens Our Flag program

Now go 'Be a good citizen' today by ...
... picking up and disposing of 2 pieces of trash that will help
keep America beautiful !!!

In God We Trust
(Official motto of the United States of America)
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