Reminders from Our Flag
for Friday, May 11, 2018
... a #FlagDayFriday and #NeverForgottenFriday...
On this #FlagDayFriday, we recommend that your school perform a ...
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for Friday, May 11, 2018
... a #FlagDayFriday and #NeverForgottenFriday...
On this #FlagDayFriday, we recommend that your school perform a ...
pre-Pledge Tribute
Today's Flag Status
Across the USA, Our Flag flies at full staff, except in Iowa.
[Note: Wyomin, Michigan, and Maryland have special, local half-staff flag statuses.]
Across the USA, Our Flag flies at full staff, except in Iowa.
[Note: Wyomin, Michigan, and Maryland have special, local half-staff flag statuses.]
In Iowa, all flags at the State Capitol Complex will be lowered on Friday, May 11, 2018, in observance of the Iowa Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony. Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties and other government subdivisions are encouraged to fly their US and State Flag at half-staff on Friday, May 11 as a sign of respect. Flags at the Iowa Peace Officer Memorial, located at the Oran Pape State Office Building, will be flown at half-staff the week of May 13-19, 2018, in honor of National Police Week.
Wyoming, is flying the Wyoming State flag at half-staff to honor of former State Legislator William at the State Capitol in Cheyenne and in Big Horn County
In Michigan, its Flags (USA and State Flag) are at half-staff, on May 11 and 12, 2018, within the State Capitol complex, and is encouraged at all schools, to honor State Superintendent of schools Brian Whiston.
Maryland's State Flag is at half staff to honor Kevin Kamenetz, County Executive of Baltimore County and Democratic candidate for Governor, until the day of his funeral.
[ CLICK for more info on the half-staff honorees - courtesy of FlagNotify.com) ]
Wyoming, is flying the Wyoming State flag at half-staff to honor of former State Legislator William at the State Capitol in Cheyenne and in Big Horn County
In Michigan, its Flags (USA and State Flag) are at half-staff, on May 11 and 12, 2018, within the State Capitol complex, and is encouraged at all schools, to honor State Superintendent of schools Brian Whiston.
Maryland's State Flag is at half staff to honor Kevin Kamenetz, County Executive of Baltimore County and Democratic candidate for Governor, until the day of his funeral.
[ CLICK for more info on the half-staff honorees - courtesy of FlagNotify.com) ]
Flag Steward - Honors and Awakens Our Flag to Inform and Inspire Citizens
of
THIS WEEK'S FALLEN MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS
sourced through:
of
THIS WEEK'S FALLEN MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS
sourced through:
On May 2nd, a C-130 aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from the Savannah Georgian airport. 9 members of the Puerto Rico National Guard were killed in the crash. The victims were:
Major José Román Rosado, Major Carlos Pérez Serra, 1st Lieutenant David Albandoz, Senior Master Sgt. Jan Paravisini, Master Sgt. Jean Audriffred, Master Sgt. Mario Braña, Master Sgt. Eric Circuns, Master Sgt. Víctor Colón, and Senior Airman Roberto Espada.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
We thank these National Guardsmen for serving Our Nation and their territory.
[ GO HERE to learn more about these men and their service ]
Major José Román Rosado, Major Carlos Pérez Serra, 1st Lieutenant David Albandoz, Senior Master Sgt. Jan Paravisini, Master Sgt. Jean Audriffred, Master Sgt. Mario Braña, Master Sgt. Eric Circuns, Master Sgt. Víctor Colón, and Senior Airman Roberto Espada.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
We thank these National Guardsmen for serving Our Nation and their territory.
[ GO HERE to learn more about these men and their service ]
Slice of Americana
[ public domain image ]
On this date in 1980, Major League Baseball great, Pete Rose stole 2nd base, 3rd base, and home - all in one inning.
Amazing! Pete 'Charlie Hustle' Rose was a shoe-in for the Baseball Hall of Fame until he got caught gambling on baseball.
Thanks for reviewing today's 'Reminders for Our Flag'
- a service from the Flag Steward program
Now go 'Be a good citizen' today by ...
... picking up and disposing of 2 pieces of trash that will help
keep America beautiful !!!
- a service from the Flag Steward 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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