Reminders from Our Flag (RFOF)
for Tuesday, May 15, 2018
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for Tuesday, May 15, 2018
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Today's Flag Status
Our Flag flies at half-staff the USA to pay tribute to Peace Officers Memorial Day.
Our Flag flies at half-staff the USA to pay tribute to Peace Officers Memorial Day.
On May 15, 1963, America embraced the first Police Officers Memorial Day.
This national day of remembrance was established on October 1st of 1962 when President John F. Kennedy signed Public Law 87-726 stating:
Whereas the police officers of America have worked devotedly and selflessly in behalf of the people of this Nation, regardless of the peril or hazard to themselves; and
Whereas these officers have safeguarded the lives and property of their fellow Americans; and
Whereas by the enforcement of our laws, these same officers have given our country internal freedom from fear of the violence and civil disorder that is presently affecting other nations;
Whereas these men and women by their patriotic service and their dedicated efforts have earned the gratitude of the Republic:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by ... Congress that the President issue proclamations
(1) designating May 15 of each year as Peace Officers Memorial Day in honor of the Federal, State, and municipal officers who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty,
(2) directing to display at half-staff the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on such day,
(3) designating in each year the calendar week during which such May 15 occurs as Police Week, in recognition of the service given by the men and women who, night and day, stand guard in our midst to protect us through enforcement of our laws, and
(4) inviting the governments of the States and communities and the people of the United States to observe such day and week with appropriate ceremonies and activities, including the display at half-staff of the flag of the United States.
[ CLICK for more info on the half-staff honorees - courtesy of FlagNotify.com) ]
This national day of remembrance was established on October 1st of 1962 when President John F. Kennedy signed Public Law 87-726 stating:
Whereas the police officers of America have worked devotedly and selflessly in behalf of the people of this Nation, regardless of the peril or hazard to themselves; and
Whereas these officers have safeguarded the lives and property of their fellow Americans; and
Whereas by the enforcement of our laws, these same officers have given our country internal freedom from fear of the violence and civil disorder that is presently affecting other nations;
Whereas these men and women by their patriotic service and their dedicated efforts have earned the gratitude of the Republic:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by ... Congress that the President issue proclamations
(1) designating May 15 of each year as Peace Officers Memorial Day in honor of the Federal, State, and municipal officers who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty,
(2) directing to display at half-staff the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on such day,
(3) designating in each year the calendar week during which such May 15 occurs as Police Week, in recognition of the service given by the men and women who, night and day, stand guard in our midst to protect us through enforcement of our laws, and
(4) inviting the governments of the States and communities and the people of the United States to observe such day and week with appropriate ceremonies and activities, including the display at half-staff of the flag of the United States.
[ CLICK for more info on the half-staff honorees - courtesy of FlagNotify.com) ]
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keep America beautiful !!!
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Now go 'Be a stud citizen' today by ...
... picking up and disposing of 2 pieces of trash that will help
keep America beautiful !!!
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