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Reminders from Our Flag
for Friday, January 11, 2019
for Friday, January 11, 2019
On this #FlagDayFriday, we recommend that your school / classroom perform this week's
Pre-Pledge Tribute
Pre-Pledge Tribute
Today's Flag Status
Across the USA, Our Flag flies at full staff, except in IA, MA, NYC, ...
... (and now, announced this morning, CA) ...
And, WV has State Flag half-staff.
[Note: Unofficial, citizen-led half-staffs are going on in UT, AZ, OH, and MN to honor fallen police and military]
Across the USA, Our Flag flies at full staff, except in IA, MA, NYC, ...
... (and now, announced this morning, CA) ...
And, WV has State Flag half-staff.
[Note: Unofficial, citizen-led half-staffs are going on in UT, AZ, OH, and MN to honor fallen police and military]
Official U.S. Flag Half-Staffs Today (Jan. 11th):
In CALIFORNIA, the Governor ordered the US and State Flags, at the California Capitol complex, to half-staff immediately (this AM) to honor Davis PD Officer Corona, who was shot and killed in the line of duty, while assisting with a traffic accident, on Thursday night. She just became a police officer a few week ago.
In MASSACHUSETTS, the Governor ordered the US and Commonwealth (State) Flags to half-staff on Fri, Jan. 11th, the day of interment (burial), to honor US Army Sergeant First Class (SFC) Eric Emond, a native of Fall River, Massachusetts, who was killed in Afghanistan on November 27, 2018. SFC Emond will be laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery.
In IOWA, the Governor ordered the US and State Flags to half-staff starting on Fri, Jan. 11th, until sunset on Sun., Jan 13th, in honor and remembrance of firefighter Eric Hosette who died in the line of duty in Clinton, IA on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
In NEW YORK CITY (only), all Flags are at half-staff to honor a fallen FDNY firefighter until further notice - Firefighter Steven Pollard died in the line of duty late Sunday, Jan.6th. This order from the NYC Mayor includes all flags, the American flag, the New York State and City flags, and the POW-MIA flag on all City buildings as well as stationary flagstaffs throughout the five boroughs.
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State Flag Half-Staff Orders:
In WEST VIRGINIA, Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation ordering that all West Virginia State flags on the Capitol Complex and All State-owned facilities throughout Logan County be displayed at half-staff from dawn to dusk on Friday, January 11, 2019, in remembrance of former Delegate Charles Gilliam
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Other Half-Staff Happenings: Future alerts and current Citizen-led events
In MINNESOTA, a local news station, says the Governor ordered the US and State Flags to half-staff from Thu., Jan 10, to Sun, Jan. 13, to honor a US Marine from Minnesota who was killed in his barracks on Jan. 1st. The MN Governor's website does NOT have a half-staff order posted as of Thursday afternoon. The order may be delayed because the Governor was just sworn into office as the new Governor on Tuesday.
In UTAH, the Governor ordered the UT State Flag to half-staff on the day of the funeral, Sat. Jan. 12th, for Provo Police Officer Joseph Shinners, who was shot and killed during an arrest attempt on Sat. Jan. 5th.
In OHIO, the Governor, stated via Twitter, but not yet by official press release, or with a specific date, that, "the death of Colerain Township Police Officer Dale Woods is not only a tragedy for the community he served, it is also a heartbreaking loss that all Ohioans share. We will be lowering the flags in his honor."
And, in ARIZONA, the Governor ordered the US and State Flags to half-staff on Jan. 9th to honor fallen Police Officer Clayton Townsend and will order it again on the day of his interment (funeral / burial) - TBD.
So, if you see the US and State Flags at businesses and homes at half-staff already in UT, AZ, and OH, that is who they are honoring. You're never in the wrong to lower your own US Flag to honor someone, but just be ready to answer for whom you're doing it ;)
[ Note: We are monitoring for potential half-staff declarations from the Governors of UT, OH, NY, and IA because their states recently had first responder line of duty deaths. ]
In CALIFORNIA, the Governor ordered the US and State Flags, at the California Capitol complex, to half-staff immediately (this AM) to honor Davis PD Officer Corona, who was shot and killed in the line of duty, while assisting with a traffic accident, on Thursday night. She just became a police officer a few week ago.
In MASSACHUSETTS, the Governor ordered the US and Commonwealth (State) Flags to half-staff on Fri, Jan. 11th, the day of interment (burial), to honor US Army Sergeant First Class (SFC) Eric Emond, a native of Fall River, Massachusetts, who was killed in Afghanistan on November 27, 2018. SFC Emond will be laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery.
In IOWA, the Governor ordered the US and State Flags to half-staff starting on Fri, Jan. 11th, until sunset on Sun., Jan 13th, in honor and remembrance of firefighter Eric Hosette who died in the line of duty in Clinton, IA on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
In NEW YORK CITY (only), all Flags are at half-staff to honor a fallen FDNY firefighter until further notice - Firefighter Steven Pollard died in the line of duty late Sunday, Jan.6th. This order from the NYC Mayor includes all flags, the American flag, the New York State and City flags, and the POW-MIA flag on all City buildings as well as stationary flagstaffs throughout the five boroughs.
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State Flag Half-Staff Orders:
In WEST VIRGINIA, Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation ordering that all West Virginia State flags on the Capitol Complex and All State-owned facilities throughout Logan County be displayed at half-staff from dawn to dusk on Friday, January 11, 2019, in remembrance of former Delegate Charles Gilliam
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Other Half-Staff Happenings: Future alerts and current Citizen-led events
In MINNESOTA, a local news station, says the Governor ordered the US and State Flags to half-staff from Thu., Jan 10, to Sun, Jan. 13, to honor a US Marine from Minnesota who was killed in his barracks on Jan. 1st. The MN Governor's website does NOT have a half-staff order posted as of Thursday afternoon. The order may be delayed because the Governor was just sworn into office as the new Governor on Tuesday.
In UTAH, the Governor ordered the UT State Flag to half-staff on the day of the funeral, Sat. Jan. 12th, for Provo Police Officer Joseph Shinners, who was shot and killed during an arrest attempt on Sat. Jan. 5th.
In OHIO, the Governor, stated via Twitter, but not yet by official press release, or with a specific date, that, "the death of Colerain Township Police Officer Dale Woods is not only a tragedy for the community he served, it is also a heartbreaking loss that all Ohioans share. We will be lowering the flags in his honor."
And, in ARIZONA, the Governor ordered the US and State Flags to half-staff on Jan. 9th to honor fallen Police Officer Clayton Townsend and will order it again on the day of his interment (funeral / burial) - TBD.
So, if you see the US and State Flags at businesses and homes at half-staff already in UT, AZ, and OH, that is who they are honoring. You're never in the wrong to lower your own US Flag to honor someone, but just be ready to answer for whom you're doing it ;)
[ Note: We are monitoring for potential half-staff declarations from the Governors of UT, OH, NY, and IA because their states recently had first responder line of duty deaths. ]
This Week's #NeverForgottenFriday Honorees
Fortunately, there were no US military service members killed in Global War on Terror (GWOT) combat zones this past week.
So, on this REDFriday (Remember Everyone Deployed Friday - yeah, it's a real thing ;), please remember and pray for everyone deployed.
So, on this REDFriday (Remember Everyone Deployed Friday - yeah, it's a real thing ;), please remember and pray for everyone deployed.
Today's Moment to Remember
... Happy Birthday to one of Our Founding Fathers - A. Ham ...
... Happy Birthday to one of Our Founding Fathers - A. Ham ...
Continental Army Veteran and US Army Major General
Alexander Hamilton
Patriot & Founding Father
Born January 11, 1755 in Charlestown on Nevis Island of the British West Indies
Raised as an orphan and worked for merchant handling ship cargo on Nevis Island
Landed in America (Boston) in October 1772 and headed to New York City to pursue his education
10 years of combined military service in the New York Militia (1775-76), Continental Army (1776-81) and US Army (1798-1800)
Served as George Washington's Chief of Staff to Continental Army for 4 years
Married to Elizabeth Schulyer in December of 1780
Had 8 children (6 boys and 2 girls)
Finally, given field command of 3 light infantry battalions for the Battle of Yorktown in 1781
Alexander Hamilton
Patriot & Founding Father
Born January 11, 1755 in Charlestown on Nevis Island of the British West Indies
Raised as an orphan and worked for merchant handling ship cargo on Nevis Island
Landed in America (Boston) in October 1772 and headed to New York City to pursue his education
10 years of combined military service in the New York Militia (1775-76), Continental Army (1776-81) and US Army (1798-1800)
Served as George Washington's Chief of Staff to Continental Army for 4 years
Married to Elizabeth Schulyer in December of 1780
Had 8 children (6 boys and 2 girls)
Finally, given field command of 3 light infantry battalions for the Battle of Yorktown in 1781
[ Battalion of soldiers led by Hamilton captures Redoubt#10 from British, which led to their Yorktown surrender =public domain image ]
Participated in 8 American Revolutionary War battles
Achieved rank of Major (2-star) General
After Revolutionary War ...
Served as delegate to Confederation Congress and Constitutional Convention
Wrote, along with John Jay and James Madison, the Federalist Papers - which convinced states to approve the US Constitution
Appointed, by President George Washington, as 1st Secretary of Treasury - during which he set-up the first National Bank and US Coin Mint
Father of (established) the US Coast Guard (then called the US Revenue Cutter Service)
Shot during pistol duel with lifetime nemesis, Aaron Burr - then VP of the United States, on shoreline across from Manhattan, NY
Died from Burr's mortal gunshot wound on July 12, 1804
Star-Spangled Inspirational Quotes from Hamilton:
"There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that makes human nature rise above itself, in acts of bravery and heroism."
... and, as quoted in the Broadway musical - Hamilton ;) ...
Participated in 8 American Revolutionary War battles
Achieved rank of Major (2-star) General
After Revolutionary War ...
Served as delegate to Confederation Congress and Constitutional Convention
Wrote, along with John Jay and James Madison, the Federalist Papers - which convinced states to approve the US Constitution
Appointed, by President George Washington, as 1st Secretary of Treasury - during which he set-up the first National Bank and US Coin Mint
Father of (established) the US Coast Guard (then called the US Revenue Cutter Service)
Shot during pistol duel with lifetime nemesis, Aaron Burr - then VP of the United States, on shoreline across from Manhattan, NY
Died from Burr's mortal gunshot wound on July 12, 1804
Star-Spangled Inspirational Quotes from Hamilton:
"There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that makes human nature rise above itself, in acts of bravery and heroism."
... and, as quoted in the Broadway musical - Hamilton ;) ...
Today's Slice of Americana - Sports
... the DH ...
OTD, January 11th in 1973, at the MLB Winter Meetings, team owners approved use of the designated hitter in the American League. And, the debate about which league is better with or without the DH position still rages on today. ;)
... the DH ...
OTD, January 11th in 1973, at the MLB Winter Meetings, team owners approved use of the designated hitter in the American League. And, the debate about which league is better with or without the DH position still rages on today. ;)
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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