Reminders from Our Flag
for Monday, July 30, 2018
... a Medal of Honor Monday ...
[ This week's Pre-Pledge Tribute will be posted by EOD Monday ]
for Monday, July 30, 2018
... a Medal of Honor Monday ...
[ This week's Pre-Pledge Tribute will be posted by EOD Monday ]
Today's Flag Status
Our Flag flies at full staff across the USA, except in NC and WI (North Carolina and Wisconsin)
Our Flag flies at full staff across the USA, except in NC and WI (North Carolina and Wisconsin)
In North Carolina, the US and State Flags have been ordered to half-staff, for July 30 and 31, to honor former University of North Carolina System President C.D. Spangler.
In Wisconsin, the US and State Flags fly at half-staff to honor Officer Michael Michalski of the Milwaukee Police Department who was killed in the line of duty. They will remain so until the day of his interment on Aug 1st.
In Wisconsin, the US and State Flags fly at half-staff to honor Officer Michael Michalski of the Milwaukee Police Department who was killed in the line of duty. They will remain so until the day of his interment on Aug 1st.
Today's Medal of Honor to Remember
< We are the Home of the Free because of the Brave >
< We are the Home of the Free because of the Brave >
U.S. Army Sergeant Richard O'Neill, a Medal of Honor recipient = I've heard of a "chestful of medals," but "torso full of medals" is ridiculous ... and cool ;) [U.S. Army image]
U.S. Army Sergeant Richard O'Neill from New York City. He displayed extraordinary heroism while battling Germans in France on July 30, 1918.
Sergeant O'Neill led his platoon from the front by single handedly attacking a German assault team of about 25. During hand-to-hand combat he was wounded, but continued leading his platoon's rout of the enemy position. After being wounded 7 times, Sgt O'Neill became weak from blood loss and had to be evacuated. But, before seeking medical help, he insisted on meeting his commander to relay valuable information about the enemy positions and the status of his platoon. His heroic actions rallied his infantry battalion on to victory.
For risking his life above and beyond the call of duty, Sergeant O'Neill received the Medal of Honor.
[ To read SGT O'Neill's full Medal of Honor citation, GO HERE.
CLICK HERE to review more details about his military heroism and life on Wikipedia ]
Slice of Americana:
Who is this Hall of Fame pitcher in the iconic old Astros uniform?
Who is this Hall of Fame pitcher in the iconic old Astros uniform?
[ educational / fair use ]
On July 31, 1990, Nolan Ryan won his 300th game / pitching decision. This Baseball Hall of Famer pitched for 4 different teams over an incredible 27-year career.
Thanks for reviewing today's 'Reminders for Our Flag'
- a service from the Flag Steward program
Now go 'Be a stud 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 stud 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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