Reminders from Our Flag
for Tuesday, August 7, 2018
PURPLE HEART DAY
[ GO HERE to perform this week's Pre-Pledge Tribute (PPT) - ideally done on #FlagDayFriday to make Pledge of Allegiance more engaging and meaningful. ]
Today's Star-Spangled Inspiration
... comes from the dad of KIA Marine Cpl Max Donahue - today's Interactive American Flag honoree ...
"He (Max) hated bullies. If you were with Max you wouldn't get picked on."
By virtue of this quote, we can sense Max's duty to 'serve and protect' started as a kid and carried on to his career as MP for the Marine Corps.
for Tuesday, August 7, 2018
PURPLE HEART DAY
[ GO HERE to perform this week's Pre-Pledge Tribute (PPT) - ideally done on #FlagDayFriday to make Pledge of Allegiance more engaging and meaningful. ]
Today's Star-Spangled Inspiration
... comes from the dad of KIA Marine Cpl Max Donahue - today's Interactive American Flag honoree ...
"He (Max) hated bullies. If you were with Max you wouldn't get picked on."
By virtue of this quote, we can sense Max's duty to 'serve and protect' started as a kid and carried on to his career as MP for the Marine Corps.
Today's Flag Status
Our Flag flies at full staff across the USA, except in Wisconsin.
Our Flag flies at full staff across the USA, except in Wisconsin.
In Wisconsin, the US and State Flags fly at half-staff to honor former State Senator Mike Ellis.
Today's Flag-of-the-Day
Virtual Interactive American Flags flying on the street signs of Cpl Max Donahue Lane pay tribute to
U.S. Marine Corporal (Cpl) Max Donahue of Highlands Ranch, CO
Virtual Interactive American Flags flying on the street signs of Cpl Max Donahue Lane pay tribute to
U.S. Marine Corporal (Cpl) Max Donahue of Highlands Ranch, CO
[ Flag Steward app screenshots of the street sign honoring US Marine Cpl Max Donahue ]
Hey, Highlands Ranch Town Center: one of your Commemorative Street Signs has been 'Awakened'!
GO HERE to see the Interactive American Flag ( and street sign ;) experience for Cpl Max Donahue Lane
( or, if you're within 600 miles of Highlands Ranch, CO tap the 'Flag Sites' icon on the Flag Steward app, and scroll down to "Cpl Max Donahue Lane" )
Today's Historical Reminder
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Purple Heart Day
OTD, August 7th of 1782, Continental Army General George Washington, established the 'Badge of Military Merit.' This military award was to be given to all soldier ranks because General Washington said, "the road to glory in a patriot army and a free country is ... open to all."
This 'Badge of Military Merit' was then redesigned and renamed the 'Purple Heart' in 1932 to celebrate George Washington's 200th birthday.
The 'Purple Heart' is the oldest military decoration and is awarded in the name of the President to those wounded or killed while serving in battle. It is strictly a combat decoration and is celebrated nationally every August 7th - Purple Heart Day.
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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