Reminders from Our Flag
for Tuesday, June 19, 2018
... a 2-fer Tuesday ...
for Tuesday, June 19, 2018
... a 2-fer Tuesday ...
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Today's Flag Status:
In 48 of the 50 states, Our Flag flies at full staff. In Kansas and Virginia it is at half-staff.
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Today's Flag Status:
In 48 of the 50 states, Our Flag flies at full staff. In Kansas and Virginia it is at half-staff.
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In Iowa, their Flags (US and State) are at half-staff from sunrise Tuesday to sunset Wednesday, June 20th to honor two formerly MIA soldiers - U.S. Army Sgt. Donald L. Baker who went missing on Sept 6, 1950 during a battle near Haman, South Korea and Army Private First Class John H. Walker who was reported missing in action November 1944 near Schönthal, Germany.
In Kansas, the U.S. and State Flags are at half-staff until sunset on Thursday, June 21, to honor Wyandotte County Sheriff's Deputies Theresa “TK” King and Patrick Rohrer who were killed in the line of duty on Friday, June 15th. “These two brave individuals lost their lives protecting the public and we owe them a deep debt of gratitude for their selfless service,” said the Governor. “We pray for their loved ones, as well as all law enforcement officers as we mourn this senseless tragedy.”
In Virginia, their Flags fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, June 19, to honor the life of Amelia County Firefighter William Moore IV.
[CLICK for more half-staff honoree & states flag info (courtesy of FlagNotify.com)]
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 ...
So now, THINK ...
-On June 20, 1863, I became the 35th U.S. State
- 75% of my state is covered by forests
- The first major land battle in the Civil War was fought in my state - named the Battle of Philippi on June 3, 1861.
- About 15% of the United States' coal production comes from state
- My state nickname is the "Mountain State"
- 75% of my state is covered by forests
- The first major land battle in the Civil War was fought in my state - named the Battle of Philippi on June 3, 1861.
- About 15% of the United States' coal production comes from state
- My state nickname is the "Mountain State"
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Do you know who I am yet?
Here's one last hint:
- My state is capital is Charleston
No, I'm not South Carolina ;)
I'm West Virginia and my motto is "Mountaineers Are Always Free"
Also, here are some famous individuals from West Virginia that may inspire you: Chuck Yeager (Air Force test pilot and icon), Don Knotts (comedic actor), and Mary Lou Retton (Olympic gold medal gymnast).
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We made you think, so now you get to
Laugh:
And, for that, I'll leave it up to a West Virginian to lead the way ...
REMEMBERING A TRAGIC LOSS OF MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS A YEAR AGO
[Photo Credit: US Navy]
Sadly, a year ago, on June 17th of 2017, seven U.S. Navy sailors were killed as a result of a ship collision near Tokyo Bay.
So, let's take a moment today to honor each one of them.
Pictured here are the sailors who died in the compartments damaged on the U.S. Navy destroyer - the USS Fitzgerald.
Top row (L-R) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Carlos Victor Ganzon Sibayan, 23, from Chula Vista, CA; Gunner's Mate Seaman Dakota Kyle Rigsby, 19, from Palmyra, VA; Sonar Technician 3rd Class Ngoc T Truong Huynh, 25, from Oakville, CT; and Yeoman 3rd Class Shingo Alexander Douglass, 25, from San Diego, CA. Bottom row (L-R) Fire Controlman 1st Class Gary Leo Rehm Jr., from Elyria, OH; Personnel Specialist 1st Class Xavier Alec Martin, 24, from Halethorpe, MD; and Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Noe Hernandez, 26, from Weslaco, TX.
[Go here to learn more about these sailors (courtesy of Navy Times)]
And, CLICK HERE to review a summary of the Navy's actions since this deadly collision
So, let's take a moment today to honor each one of them.
Pictured here are the sailors who died in the compartments damaged on the U.S. Navy destroyer - the USS Fitzgerald.
Top row (L-R) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Carlos Victor Ganzon Sibayan, 23, from Chula Vista, CA; Gunner's Mate Seaman Dakota Kyle Rigsby, 19, from Palmyra, VA; Sonar Technician 3rd Class Ngoc T Truong Huynh, 25, from Oakville, CT; and Yeoman 3rd Class Shingo Alexander Douglass, 25, from San Diego, CA. Bottom row (L-R) Fire Controlman 1st Class Gary Leo Rehm Jr., from Elyria, OH; Personnel Specialist 1st Class Xavier Alec Martin, 24, from Halethorpe, MD; and Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Noe Hernandez, 26, from Weslaco, TX.
[Go here to learn more about these sailors (courtesy of Navy Times)]
And, CLICK HERE to review a summary of the Navy's actions since this deadly collision
[ Damaged USS Fitzgerald when towed into port = fair use / educational use ]
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 !!!
... 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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