Strengthening Our Future by Honoring Our Past
Reminders from Our Flag
for Saturday, February 10, 2018
... a Saturday Replay Day ...
for Saturday, February 10, 2018
... a Saturday Replay Day ...
[Note: Play this patriotic music in the background to enhance the experience]
Across the USA, Our Flag flies at full staff - except in Washington, Michigan, and Colorado.
In Washington, Our Flags are at half-staff in memory of former Governor John Spellman who passed away at the age of 91 from pneumonia. Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business on Tuesday, February 13, 2018.
In Michigan, Our Flags fly at half-staff to commemorate former congressman Joe Knollenberg who died Tuesday, Feb. 6. "Joe's commitment to our nation, state and his constituents will never be forgotten," Governor Snyder said. Knollenberg served in the U.S. army prior to serving as a U.S Representative for eight terms. He was a loving husband and father who enjoyed being involved in his community. A service in his honor will be held Saturday, Feb. 10 - upon sunset that day, flags will return to full staff.
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, Saturday, February 10th, 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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In Michigan, Our Flags fly at half-staff to commemorate former congressman Joe Knollenberg who died Tuesday, Feb. 6. "Joe's commitment to our nation, state and his constituents will never be forgotten," Governor Snyder said. Knollenberg served in the U.S. army prior to serving as a U.S Representative for eight terms. He was a loving husband and father who enjoyed being involved in his community. A service in his honor will be held Saturday, Feb. 10 - upon sunset that day, flags will return to full staff.
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, Saturday, February 10th, 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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For this Saturday Replay, the Beacon of Honor - Awakens Our Flag to Inform and Inspire Patriotic Citizens
by showcasing Tuesday's 'REMINDERS FROM OUR FLAG'
On Tuesdays, we try for a 2-fer that makes you Think & Laugh.
So now, think...
... Who Am I?
So now, think...
... Who Am I?
- I was born in Baltimore, MD in 1908 and my grandfather was a slave who escaped during the Civil War
- In school I got in to trouble for misbehaving and I loved to argue and became a star of my school's debate team.
-My parents wanted me to become a dentist, but I became lawyer
-I was the chief counsel (lawyer) for the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People), where I traveled the country defending African Americans who were fighting against segregation - earning me the nickname "Mr. Civil Rights"
And, your last clue.
-In 1966, President Lyndon Johnson nominated me for the Supreme Court and I became the first African American Supreme Court Justice, serving from 1967 to 1991.
Yes, that's right, I am ...
Thurgood Marshall
We made you think, so now you get to
Laugh:
Here's a joke pulled from a skit by one of the funniest African American comedians ever, Eddie Murphy
There's something about the ice cream truck that makes kids lose it.
And they can hear that ______ (annoying ice cream truck music) from ten blocks away. They don't hear their mothers calling, but they can hear that ______________ (ridiculous) ice cream truck. -Eddie Murphy
Thurgood Marshall
We made you think, so now you get to
Laugh:
Here's a joke pulled from a skit by one of the funniest African American comedians ever, Eddie Murphy
There's something about the ice cream truck that makes kids lose it.
And they can hear that ______ (annoying ice cream truck music) from ten blocks away. They don't hear their mothers calling, but they can hear that ______________ (ridiculous) ice cream truck. -Eddie Murphy
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 !!!
... 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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(Official motto of the United States of America)
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