Reminders from Our Flag
for Tuesday, September 11, 2018
"Patriot Day" (aka 9/11)
[ GO HERE to perform this week's Pre-Pledge Tribute (PPT) - ideally on #FlagDayFriday to make Pledge of Allegiance more engaging and meaningful. ]
Today's Star-Spangled Inspiration
... comes from NYC's Mayor during the 9/11 tragedy, Rudy Giuliani ...
“The attacks of September 11th were intended to break our spirit. Instead we have emerged stronger and more unified. We feel renewed devotion to the principles of political, economic and religious freedom, the rule of law and respect for human life. We are more determined than ever to live our lives in freedom."
for Tuesday, September 11, 2018
"Patriot Day" (aka 9/11)
[ GO HERE to perform this week's Pre-Pledge Tribute (PPT) - ideally on #FlagDayFriday to make Pledge of Allegiance more engaging and meaningful. ]
Today's Star-Spangled Inspiration
... comes from NYC's Mayor during the 9/11 tragedy, Rudy Giuliani ...
“The attacks of September 11th were intended to break our spirit. Instead we have emerged stronger and more unified. We feel renewed devotion to the principles of political, economic and religious freedom, the rule of law and respect for human life. We are more determined than ever to live our lives in freedom."
Today's Flag Status
Our Flag flies at HALF-MAST in all 50 states and US Territories
Our Flag flies at HALF-MAST in all 50 states and US Territories
[ public domain pics ]
By Presidential Proclamation, Our Flag will fly at half-mast across the USA to honor the nearly 3000 victims killed during the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.
Today's Historical Reminder
We'll Never Forget - especially the courageous 'First Responder' sacrifices
We'll Never Forget - especially the courageous 'First Responder' sacrifices
[ a New York Fire Department Deputy Chief shouts orders at Ground Zero (where the World Trade Center towers collapsed = public domain image ]
This remembrance is dedicated to all 2,977 people killed in the 9/11 attacks - including 412 'First Responders' who perished while serving and protecting citizens in and around the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. The emergency workers who responded to the World Trader Center attack and were killed in the line of duty included:
343 firefighters of the New York Fire Department
37 police officers of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department
23 polices officers of the New York City Police Department
8 EMTs (Emergency Medical Technicians) and paramedics
and 1 patrolman from the New York Fire Patrol
None of the emergency responders at the Pentagon or Pennsylvania plane crash sites died in the line of duty.
During the years since the attack, 172 peace officers have died due to 9/11 related illnesses (according to ODMP.org). And, there are likely hundreds more firemen who suffered the same fate.
We mournfully pray for the families who lost a loved one that day.
May the pain of the 'First Responder' losses that day be aided by knowing that they died doing what they love - serving and protecting fellow citizens.
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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