Reminders from Our Flag
for Tuesday, April 23, 2019
[ CLICK HERE to review this week's Pre-Pledge Tribute - revealing how a 5th grader positively impacted the Cold War ]
for Tuesday, April 23, 2019
[ CLICK HERE to review this week's Pre-Pledge Tribute - revealing how a 5th grader positively impacted the Cold War ]
[ In the spirit of never giving up, he just kept trying, swinging, and moving forward ... = image courtesy of UnionAvenue706 blog ]
Half-Staff Alerts for April 23
The US & State Flags across MARYLAND & NEW YORK are at half-staff
The STATE FLAG in Pennsylvania is half-staff
And, locally the US & State Flags are half-staff in Iowa County, Wisconsin and Cowlitz County, WA
The US & State Flags across MARYLAND & NEW YORK are at half-staff
The STATE FLAG in Pennsylvania is half-staff
And, locally the US & State Flags are half-staff in Iowa County, Wisconsin and Cowlitz County, WA
Today's Moment to Remember
... Hammerin' Hank's first ...
... Hammerin' Hank's first ...
[ Hank Aaron playing for the Milwaukee Braves in 1960 ]
On this date, April 23, in 1954, Hank Aaron hit the first of his record-setting 755 career homers. During his career he also was a: 25-time All-Star, 4-time Home Run and Runs Batted In (RBI) leader, National League Most Valuable Player (MVP in 1957), and World Series Champion (in 1957 with Milwaukee Braves)
Hank Aaron's advice to kids:
"I tell young people - including my granddaughter - there is no shortcut in life.
You have to take it one step at a time and work hard. And you have to give back."
"I tell young people - including my granddaughter - there is no shortcut in life.
You have to take it one step at a time and work hard. And you have to give back."
Hank Aaron's funny side:
[ public domain image ]
Today's Star-Spangled, Inspirational Veteran Story
... about the last living Doolittle Raider moving on to a big reunion in heaven ;) ...
... about the last living Doolittle Raider moving on to a big reunion in heaven ;) ...
[ pictured from left: Lieutenant Potter, navigator; Lieutenant Colonel Doolittle, pilot; Staff Sergeant Braemer, bombardier; Lieutenant Cole, co-pilot; and Staff Sergeant Leonard, engineer-gunner ... USAF public domain ]
Earlier this month, on April 9, the last Doolittle Raider passed away, retired Lieutenant Colonel Richard "Dick" Cole, at 103. He was co-pilot with Lt Col Doolittle as they led a bombing attack of Tokyo with 16 B-25 Mitchell bombers launched from aircraft carriers on April 18, 1942. GO HERE to read an Air Force Times article about their heroic mission and how it changed the outlook for the War in the Pacific during World War II.
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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