180205M- Reminders from Our Flag

Strengthening Our Future by Honoring Our Past

Reminders from Our Flag
for Monday, February 5, 2018

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

Across the USA, Our Flag flies at full staff.

[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
with today's 'Military Monday' memory honoring 'African Americans in Time of War'

[ William Harvey Carney wearing Medal of Honor = public domain image ]

On this 'Military Monday', we recall the first African American to receive the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during the Civil War's Battle of Fort Wagner. Go here to read more about Carney's respect for the Stars and Stripes and his courageous moves while leading his unit with Our Flag.

And, today's quote providing #MondayMotivation ...
Reinforces pride and respect in Our Flag and all the American triumphs and tragedies it represents ...

[ = public domain image / lithograph from 1890 by artists Kurz and Allison ]

TODAY'S FALLEN COMBATANT COMMEMORATION
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Thankfully, there are no new fallen combatants to report from the Global War on Terrorism. So far, in 2018, there have been 2 fallen combatants - one each from Iraq and Afghanistan.
[Honor the Fallen - tributes to GWoT combatants by MilitaryTimes.com]
On this 'Military Monday' we take a moment to thank and pray for the safe return of our military service members deployed overseas.

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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