Reminders from Our Flag
for Monday, March 25, 2019
NATIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR DAY
[ GO HERE for this week's Pre-Pledge Tribute - recalling Lincoln's meeting to plot the end of the Civil War ]
for Monday, March 25, 2019
NATIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR DAY
[ GO HERE for this week's Pre-Pledge Tribute - recalling Lincoln's meeting to plot the end of the Civil War ]
Star-Spangled Inspirational Quote:
"Honor those who have served our country, especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Educate future generations about the price paid for the freedom we enjoy in America the beautiful."
-Freeman V. Horner
US Army Medal of Honor recipient
"Honor those who have served our country, especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Educate future generations about the price paid for the freedom we enjoy in America the beautiful."
-Freeman V. Horner
US Army Medal of Honor recipient
Flag Status / Half-Staff Alerts for March 25th
Our Flag is at full staff in 48 of 50 states
The US & State Flags in NEW YORK and OHIO are at half-staff
Also, in Camden, NJ, the US & State Flags are half-staff
Our Flag is at full staff in 48 of 50 states
The US & State Flags in NEW YORK and OHIO are at half-staff
Also, in Camden, NJ, the US & State Flags are half-staff
Today's Moment to Remember
[ from left to right: Army, Naval Services (Navy, Marines, Coast Guard), and Air Force Medals of Honor ]
On this 'Medal of Honor Day', we recall ...
that March 25th was chosen as Medal of Honor Day, by President George H. W. Bush and the 101st US Congress in Public Law 101-564, to celebrate the 23 men who participated in the Great Locomotive Chase (aka Andrew's Raiders) and received Medals of Honor for their actions. Secretary of War Edwin Stanton bestowed the first Medals of Honor ever to 6 of the 23 surviving members of Andrew's Raiders on March 25, 1863.
Public Law 101-564 states:
Whereas the Medal of Honor is the highest distinction that can be awarded by the president, in the name of the congress, to members of the armed forces who have distinguished themselves conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of their lives above and beyond the call of duty ... Whereas public awareness of the importance of the Medal of Honor has declined in recent years; and Whereas the designation of National Medal of Honor Day will focus the efforts of national, State, and local organizations striving to foster public appreciation and recognition of Medal of Honor recipients."
that March 25th was chosen as Medal of Honor Day, by President George H. W. Bush and the 101st US Congress in Public Law 101-564, to celebrate the 23 men who participated in the Great Locomotive Chase (aka Andrew's Raiders) and received Medals of Honor for their actions. Secretary of War Edwin Stanton bestowed the first Medals of Honor ever to 6 of the 23 surviving members of Andrew's Raiders on March 25, 1863.
Public Law 101-564 states:
Whereas the Medal of Honor is the highest distinction that can be awarded by the president, in the name of the congress, to members of the armed forces who have distinguished themselves conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of their lives above and beyond the call of duty ... Whereas public awareness of the importance of the Medal of Honor has declined in recent years; and Whereas the designation of National Medal of Honor Day will focus the efforts of national, State, and local organizations striving to foster public appreciation and recognition of Medal of Honor recipients."
Medal of Honor - Quick Stats:
3,505 recipients of the Medal of Honor
72 living recipients of the Medal of Honor
19 double recipients of the Medal of Honor
The first award of the Medal of Honor was made March 25, 1863 to Private JACOB PARROTT.
The last award of the Medal of Honor was made October 17, 2018 to Gunnery Sergeant John L. Canley
The next award of the Medal of Honor will be on March 27, 2019 to Army Staff Sergeant Travis Atkins (whose son will receive it on his behalf)
GO HERE, to the Congressional Medal of Honor website, to learn more
3,505 recipients of the Medal of Honor
72 living recipients of the Medal of Honor
19 double recipients of the Medal of Honor
The first award of the Medal of Honor was made March 25, 1863 to Private JACOB PARROTT.
The last award of the Medal of Honor was made October 17, 2018 to Gunnery Sergeant John L. Canley
The next award of the Medal of Honor will be on March 27, 2019 to Army Staff Sergeant Travis Atkins (whose son will receive it on his behalf)
GO HERE, to the Congressional Medal of Honor website, to learn more
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keep America beautiful !!!
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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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