Reminders from Our Flag
for Monday, December 31, 2018
[ There is no Pre-Pledge Tribute this week. ]
for Monday, December 31, 2018
[ There is no Pre-Pledge Tribute this week. ]
So, you can get out there and celebrate New Year's Eve big time! ;)
Today's Flag Status
After 30 days of National Half-Staff honoring our 41st President, the US Flag is back to flying at FULL STAFF across America - except in NY and AK. And, there is a special State Half-Staff in PA.
After 30 days of National Half-Staff honoring our 41st President, the US Flag is back to flying at FULL STAFF across America - except in NY and AK. And, there is a special State Half-Staff in PA.
In ALASKA, the Governor has ordered the US and State Flag to half-staff to commemorate former state lawmaker Bettye Davis. Her career in public service spanned three decades, serving in the Alaska House of Representatives, the Alaska State Senate and most recently on the Anchorage School Board where she was known as a passionate advocate for children.
In NEW YORK, the US and State Flags are half-staff in honor of Major James M. Brophy of Dutchess County and five other Marines who were killed in a collision between a KC-130 refueling plane and a F/A-18 fighter on December 6th. Marines killed after their KC-130 refueling plane collided with a F/A-18 fighter jet were:
Lt. Col. Kevin R. Herrmann, 38, of New Bern, North Carolina
Maj. James M. Brophy, 36, of Staatsburg, New York
Staff Sgt. Maximo A. Flores, 27, of Surprise, Arizona
Cpl. Daniel E. Baker, 21, of Tremont, Illinois
Cpl. William C. Ross, 21, of Hendersonville, Tennessee
Capt. Jahmar F. Resilard, 28, of Miramar, Florida, the pilot of the F/A-18, was also killed in the collision.
In PENNSYLVANIA, the Governor has ordered the PA State / Commonwealth Flag to half-staff to honor EMT Robert Kohler Sr., who died while on duty at Station 23, Northeastern Area EMS, Manchester, PA, on Christmas morning. and it will remain at half-staff until the day of his interment (burial / funeral) on Jan. 4th.
In NEW YORK, the US and State Flags are half-staff in honor of Major James M. Brophy of Dutchess County and five other Marines who were killed in a collision between a KC-130 refueling plane and a F/A-18 fighter on December 6th. Marines killed after their KC-130 refueling plane collided with a F/A-18 fighter jet were:
Lt. Col. Kevin R. Herrmann, 38, of New Bern, North Carolina
Maj. James M. Brophy, 36, of Staatsburg, New York
Staff Sgt. Maximo A. Flores, 27, of Surprise, Arizona
Cpl. Daniel E. Baker, 21, of Tremont, Illinois
Cpl. William C. Ross, 21, of Hendersonville, Tennessee
Capt. Jahmar F. Resilard, 28, of Miramar, Florida, the pilot of the F/A-18, was also killed in the collision.
In PENNSYLVANIA, the Governor has ordered the PA State / Commonwealth Flag to half-staff to honor EMT Robert Kohler Sr., who died while on duty at Station 23, Northeastern Area EMS, Manchester, PA, on Christmas morning. and it will remain at half-staff until the day of his interment (burial / funeral) on Jan. 4th.
Today's 'New Year's Eve' Replay from 2018
... shortly after we launched the new Flag Steward app, on Memorial Day weekend 2018, we posted some favorite quotes about Our Flag for Flag Day ...
... shortly after we launched the new Flag Steward app, on Memorial Day weekend 2018, we posted some favorite quotes about Our Flag for Flag Day ...
[ pic of Poppy's Memorial Flagpole (my dad's memorial) - the first inspiration towards creating Flag Steward ]
Slideshow of Flag Steward pics, mostly of Poppy's Memorial Flagpole at the FS HQ, from (May to Sep 2018):
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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