180612T- Reminders from Our Flag

Reminders from Our Flag
for Tuesday, June 12, 2018

[ GO HERE to perform this week's Pre-Pledge Tribute at any time you like. But, ... we recommend you designate each Friday as #FlagDayFriday
- a day to take 2 minutes to perform a pre-Pledge Tribute, which will make Pledge of Allegiance more engaging and meaningful. ]

Today's Flag Status:
Across the USA, Our Flag flies at full staff, except in Wisconsin and Connecticut. [Note: Special State Flag status in Maryland]

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In Wisconsin: The US and State Flags are at half-staff in honor of Officer Charles Irvine Jr. of the Milwaukee Police Department, who lost his life in the line of duty.

In Connecticut: The US and State Flags are at half-staff in honor of Connecticut State Police Trooper First Class Walter Greene, who passed away in the line of duty following a courageous battle with cancer as the result of his response and service in support of New York City in the aftermath of the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001. He was a US Marine Veteran as well. Flags will remain this way until the day of interment on June 12.

*In Maryland: Only the State Flag is at half-staff to honor of Delegate Theodore J. Sophocleus, who died Friday, June 8, 2018. Delegate Sophocleus represented Legislative District 32. It will remain so until sunset on the day of his interment / funeral on June 13.
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Flag Steward - Honors and Awakens Our Flag to Inform and Inspire Patriotic Citizens

On Tuesdays, we try for a 2-fer that makes you Think & Laugh.
So now, THINK ...

-I was America's first ambassador to France and spent nearly the entire Revolutionary War in France getting firepower and financial aid for the Continental Army

-I became wealthy by writing and selling "Poor Richard's Almanack" from 1732 to 1758

-I was America's first Postmaster General

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Do you know who I am yet?
Here's one last hint:

-During this week in history, on June 10 of 1752 to be exact, I intentionally went out into a thunderstorm to prove my scientific theory about electricity; thereby inventing the "lightning rod"

Yes, I'm Ben Franklin - one of America's most beloved Founding Fathers

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We made you think, so now you get to
Laugh:

So, here's a one-liner from Ben Franklin - who was known to be quite a funny prankster... having written a "scientific" book called Fart Proudly

'Keep your eyes wide open before marriage, and half-open afterwards.'
- sage advice? from Ben Franklin

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 !!!

In God We Trust
(Official motto of the United States of America)
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