Reminders from Our Flag
for Friday, July 13, 2018
... a #FlagDayFriday and #NeverForgottenFriday...
On this #FlagDayFriday, we recommend that your school perform a ...
Pre-Pledge Tribute
for Friday, July 13, 2018
... a #FlagDayFriday and #NeverForgottenFriday...
On this #FlagDayFriday, we recommend that your school perform a ...
Pre-Pledge Tribute
Today's Star-Spangled Inspiration
"The American flag represents all of us and all the values we hold sacred."
-Adrian Cronauer
(former US Air Force United States Air Force sergeant and radio personality who inspired the 1987 film Good Morning, Vietnam)
Today's Flag Status
Across the USA, Our Flag flies at full staff except in Wisconsin, Iowa, and Maryland.
Across the USA, Our Flag flies at full staff except in Wisconsin, Iowa, and Maryland.
In Wisconsin, the U.S. and State flags are flown at half-staff in honor of Captain Cory Barr of the Sun Prairie Volunteer Fire Department until sunset on July 14.
In Iowa, the U.S. and state flags fly from sunrise on Thursday, July 12, 2018, to sunset on Friday, July 13, 2018, in honor and remembrance of former Iowa Governor Robert D. Ray. He passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2018, at the age of 89.
In Maryland, the US and State flags are lowered to half-staff until sunset, Saturday, July 14, 2018. This action is in honor of Lieutenant Milton Roach of Spring Grove Hospital Center Police Department, who died in the line of duty on Wednesday, July 4, 2018
In Iowa, the U.S. and state flags fly from sunrise on Thursday, July 12, 2018, to sunset on Friday, July 13, 2018, in honor and remembrance of former Iowa Governor Robert D. Ray. He passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2018, at the age of 89.
In Maryland, the US and State flags are lowered to half-staff until sunset, Saturday, July 14, 2018. This action is in honor of Lieutenant Milton Roach of Spring Grove Hospital Center Police Department, who died in the line of duty on Wednesday, July 4, 2018
THIS WEEK'S #NeverForgottenFriday HONOREES
Unfortunately, there was 1 military service member who died in a Global War on Terror combat zone last week.
U.S. Army Corporal Joseph Maciel (above left), 20, of South Gate, California, was killed in Afghanistan in an apparent insider attack. Two other soldiers were also wounded.
And, sadly, during this week last year, on July 10 of 2017 to be exact, a Marine Corps KC-130 plane crashed in Mississippi - killing 15 Marines and 1 sailor.
KC-130 Crew Members -
- Corporal Collin J. Schaaff
- Corporal Daniel L. Baldassare
- Sergeant Julian M. Kevianne
- Sergeant Owen J. Lennon
- Staff Sergeant Joshua M. Snowden
- Gunnery Sergeant Brendan C. Johnson
- Gunnery Sergeant Mark A. Hopkins
- Captain Sean E. Elliott
- Major Caine M. Goyette
Marine Raiders from 2nd Raider Battalion -
- Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Ryan Lohrey (U.S. Navy)
- Sergeant Dietrich A. Schmieman
- Sergeant Joseph J. Murray
- Sergeant Chad E. Jenson
- Sergeant Talon R. Leach
- Staff Sergeant Robert H. Cox
- Staff Sergeant William J. Kundrat
We honor their service to our country and the countries to which they deployed during their careers - defending our Constitution and fighting to bring freedom to citizens in oppressed regions.
TODAY'S SLICE OF AMERICANA:
< Born to be Wild! is 50!!! >
< Born to be Wild! is 50!!! >
On this date (OTD), July 13, 1968, Steppenwolf's 'Born to be Wild!' single made its Billboard 100 debut. This iconic song has endured the test of time and is a favorite of many during summer vacation ;)
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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