Reminders from Our Flag
for Thursday, January 24, 2019
[ GO HERE to preview and/or perform this week's Pre-Pledge Tribute (PPT) -
celebrating one of our Founding Father's life and achievements ]
for Thursday, January 24, 2019
[ GO HERE to preview and/or perform this week's Pre-Pledge Tribute (PPT) -
celebrating one of our Founding Father's life and achievements ]
Star-Spangled Inspirational Quotes
... are from the founder involved in today's 'Slice of old Americana' ...
"All the adversity I've had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me... You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you."
- Walt Disney
... are from the founder involved in today's 'Slice of old Americana' ...
"All the adversity I've had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me... You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you."
- Walt Disney
Today's (Jan. 24th) Flag Status
Our Flag is at full staff in 48 of 50 states.
US & State Flags HALF-STAFF: Alabama and New York only
[ Note: Pennsylvania's State Flag is at half-staff ]
Our Flag is at full staff in 48 of 50 states.
US & State Flags HALF-STAFF: Alabama and New York only
[ Note: Pennsylvania's State Flag is at half-staff ]
Half-Staff Flag Etiquette (Procedures):
Flag-raising at sunrise = hoist the Flags to full staff, then lower slowly, respectfully to half-staff
Flag-lowering at sunset = hoist Flags up from half-staff back to full-staff, then lower slowly, respectfully all the way down for removal
Official U.S. Flag Half-Staffs Today (Jan. 24th):
In NEW YORK, the Governor ordered the US and State Flags on State buildings at half-staff until the day of interment (TBD) for Navy Chief Petty Officer / Cryptologic Technician Shannon M. Kent, who was killed in the Syria suicide bombing on Jan. 16.
In ALABAMA, Governor Ivey ordered the US and State Flags to half-staff to honor Mobile PD Officer, Sean Tuder, who was shot and killed in the line of duty this weekend. The half-staff will remain until sunset, Sun, Jan. 27th. GO HERE to see Governor Ivey's half-staff proclamation
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State and/or County and/or City Flag Half-Staff Orders:
In PENNSYLVANIA, the PA State Flag was ordered to half-staff until (TBD) to honor the life of former Senator Harris Wofford, a WWII Veteran and Civic Rights Influencer, who passed away on Jan. 21st.
Additionally, in NEW YORK, Monroe County is flying its flags (US and State Flags) at half-staff to honor a county worker, Jeffrey Farrell, who was killed on the job when a car struck him on Friday.
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Other Half-Staff Happenings: Future alerts and current Citizen-led events
We're keeping an eye on statuses for KY, FL, and MO due to military service members from their states killed in action recently
Flag-raising at sunrise = hoist the Flags to full staff, then lower slowly, respectfully to half-staff
Flag-lowering at sunset = hoist Flags up from half-staff back to full-staff, then lower slowly, respectfully all the way down for removal
Official U.S. Flag Half-Staffs Today (Jan. 24th):
In NEW YORK, the Governor ordered the US and State Flags on State buildings at half-staff until the day of interment (TBD) for Navy Chief Petty Officer / Cryptologic Technician Shannon M. Kent, who was killed in the Syria suicide bombing on Jan. 16.
In ALABAMA, Governor Ivey ordered the US and State Flags to half-staff to honor Mobile PD Officer, Sean Tuder, who was shot and killed in the line of duty this weekend. The half-staff will remain until sunset, Sun, Jan. 27th. GO HERE to see Governor Ivey's half-staff proclamation
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State and/or County and/or City Flag Half-Staff Orders:
In PENNSYLVANIA, the PA State Flag was ordered to half-staff until (TBD) to honor the life of former Senator Harris Wofford, a WWII Veteran and Civic Rights Influencer, who passed away on Jan. 21st.
Additionally, in NEW YORK, Monroe County is flying its flags (US and State Flags) at half-staff to honor a county worker, Jeffrey Farrell, who was killed on the job when a car struck him on Friday.
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Other Half-Staff Happenings: Future alerts and current Citizen-led events
We're keeping an eye on statuses for KY, FL, and MO due to military service members from their states killed in action recently
Today's Moment to Remember
... CA Gold Rush ...
... CA Gold Rush ...
OTD, Jan. 24 in 1848, the California gold rush kicked off thanks to the accidental discovery of gold during a sawmill construction. A few months later, US President Polk proclaimed the gold find; thereby, causing a rush of more than 300,000 "Forty-niners" from the East looking for gold in CA.
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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 !!!
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 !!!
In God We Trust
(Official motto of the United States of America)
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