180207W- Reminders from Our Flag

Strengthening Our Future by Honoring Our Past

Reminders from Our Flag
for Wednesday, February 7, 2018
- a 'Women to Honor Wednesday'

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

In Colorado, sadly, yet another deputy has been slain - the 3rd killed in 5 weeks. So, the Governor of Colorado has called for half-staff of Our Flags from sunrise on Tuesday, February 6, until sunset on the day of the funeral to honor El Paso County Sheriff’s Deputy Micah Flick. Flick, 34, was killed while responding to a motor vehicle theft. Two other deputies, a Colorado Springs police officer and a civilian were injured in the shooting. Flick served the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office for 11 years. He is survived by his wife and 7-year-old twins.
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The Beacon of Honor - Awakens Our Flag to Inform and Inspire Patriotic Citizens

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On this 'Women to Honor Wednesday,' we recall ...
... America's brave leader against slavery in the United States, Harriet Tubman. Harriet, a former slave, risked her life to help hundreds of slaves escape from their Southern plantation owners. She was the most famous "conductor" along the "Underground Railroad" - a secret, difficult pathway with safe house along the way to freedom in the Northern States.
After the Civil War, she dedicated her life to helping former slaves and people getting old.
So, when looking upon Our Flag today, thank Harriet Tubman and all those who risked their lives to give people the freedoms they deserve as Americans.

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

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During this week in 1993, on February 6th to be exact, African American tennis legend Arthur Ashe died of complications from AIDS. He is the only black man to win single tennis titles at Wimbledon, the US Open, and the Australian Open (3 of the pro Tennis Grand Slam).

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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