Reminders from Our Flag
for Monday, April 1, 2019
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for Monday, April 1, 2019
[ GO HERE for this weeks' Pre-Pledge Tribute - recalling the start of the 'war to end all wars' ]
Flag Status / Half-Staff Alerts for April 1st
The US & State Flags across NEW JERSEY and ILLINOIS are at HALF-STAFF
And, LOCALLY, the US, State, and City/County Flags in 4 areas are half-staff:
[ Hays County, TX / VA Capitol Building & Portsmouth, VA / OH Statehouse & Fairfield County, OH / Cortez, CO ]
The US & State Flags across NEW JERSEY and ILLINOIS are at HALF-STAFF
And, LOCALLY, the US, State, and City/County Flags in 4 areas are half-staff:
[ Hays County, TX / VA Capitol Building & Portsmouth, VA / OH Statehouse & Fairfield County, OH / Cortez, CO ]
Today's Moment to Remember
Since April is a month of religious significance this year ...
On this 'Military Monday', we start the month off by recalling a divine Medal of Honor hero:
U.S. Navy Chaplain - Lieutnenant (Father) Vincent R. Capodanno [aka "The Grunt Padre"]
On, September 4, 1967, LT Capodanno, of Staten Island, NY, while serving with the 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division in the Quang Tin Province of the Republic of Vietnam, bravely fulfilled his duties as a Chaplain and teammate of Marines - administering physical and spiritual support to help 5/1 Marines during an intense battle.
On this 'Military Monday', we start the month off by recalling a divine Medal of Honor hero:
U.S. Navy Chaplain - Lieutnenant (Father) Vincent R. Capodanno [aka "The Grunt Padre"]
On, September 4, 1967, LT Capodanno, of Staten Island, NY, while serving with the 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division in the Quang Tin Province of the Republic of Vietnam, bravely fulfilled his duties as a Chaplain and teammate of Marines - administering physical and spiritual support to help 5/1 Marines during an intense battle.
His Medal of Honor Citation reads:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as Chaplain of the 3d Battalion, in connection with operations against enemy forces.
In response to reports that the 2d Platoon of M Company was in danger of being overrun by a massed enemy assaulting force, Lt. Capodanno left the relative safety of the company command post and ran through an open area raked with fire, directly to the beleaguered platoon. Disregarding the intense enemy small-arms, automatic-weapons, and mortar fire, he moved about the battlefield administering last rites to the dying and giving medical aid to the wounded. When an exploding mortar round inflicted painful multiple wounds to his arms and legs, and severed a portion of his right hand, he steadfastly refused all medical aid. Instead, he directed the corpsmen to help their wounded comrades and, with calm vigor, continued to move about the battlefield as he provided encouragement by voice and example to the valiant Marines. Upon encountering a wounded corpsman in the direct line of fire of an enemy machine gunner positioned approximately 15 yards away, Lt. Capodanno rushed a daring attempt to aid and assist the mortally wounded corpsman. At that instant, only inches from his goal, he was struck down by a burst of machine gun fire.
By his heroic conduct on the battlefield, and his inspiring example, Lt. Capodanno upheld the finest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life in the cause of freedom.
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as Chaplain of the 3d Battalion, in connection with operations against enemy forces.
In response to reports that the 2d Platoon of M Company was in danger of being overrun by a massed enemy assaulting force, Lt. Capodanno left the relative safety of the company command post and ran through an open area raked with fire, directly to the beleaguered platoon. Disregarding the intense enemy small-arms, automatic-weapons, and mortar fire, he moved about the battlefield administering last rites to the dying and giving medical aid to the wounded. When an exploding mortar round inflicted painful multiple wounds to his arms and legs, and severed a portion of his right hand, he steadfastly refused all medical aid. Instead, he directed the corpsmen to help their wounded comrades and, with calm vigor, continued to move about the battlefield as he provided encouragement by voice and example to the valiant Marines. Upon encountering a wounded corpsman in the direct line of fire of an enemy machine gunner positioned approximately 15 yards away, Lt. Capodanno rushed a daring attempt to aid and assist the mortally wounded corpsman. At that instant, only inches from his goal, he was struck down by a burst of machine gun fire.
By his heroic conduct on the battlefield, and his inspiring example, Lt. Capodanno upheld the finest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life in the cause of freedom.
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... picking up and disposing of 2 pieces of trash that will help
keep America beautiful !!!
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