Reminders from Our Flag
for Friday, July 12, 2019
... a #NeverForgottenFriday ...
for Friday, July 12, 2019
... a #NeverForgottenFriday ...
"I would rather have the blue band of the Medal of Honor around my neck than to be President of the United States."
- Pres. Harry S. Truman
- Pres. Harry S. Truman
Half-Staff Alerts for July 12
There are no statewide half-staffs, but there is one State Capitol half-staff order in FL.
Also, there are local half-staffs in FL, WA, NC, & MA
There are no statewide half-staffs, but there is one State Capitol half-staff order in FL.
Also, there are local half-staffs in FL, WA, NC, & MA
GO HERE to review info on half-staff honorees
Today's #NeverForgottenFriday Commemoration
Since we've postponed our weekly Pre-Pledge Tributes during schools' summer break; and subsequently the 'Fallen Patriots to Honor' section of those tributes ... We plan to commemorate them on Fridays this summer.
Thankfully, there were no military casualties in any Global War on Terror combat zones recently.
But, back on the homefront ...
But, back on the homefront ...
... sadly, three peace officers and three emergency response personnel died in the line of duty recently. Deputy Omar Diaz of Texas, Deputy Nicholas Dixon of Georgia, and Conservation Officer of Red Lake Nation in Minnesota died while serving and protecting their communities. And, Helicopter Ambulance Nurse Debra Schoot and Pilot Tim McDonald of Minnesota, along with Sun Country Fire Chief William White of New Mexico died while taking care of others.
Please, pray for all of these fallen patriots and their family and friends in mourning.
[ To review details of this year's first responder LODDs (Line of Duty Deaths), please visit the
Officer Down Memorial Page and Firehouse.com LODDs page ]
Please, pray for all of these fallen patriots and their family and friends in mourning.
[ To review details of this year's first responder LODDs (Line of Duty Deaths), please visit the
Officer Down Memorial Page and Firehouse.com LODDs page ]
Today's Moment to Remember
[ old Medal of Honor design was pinned to the uniform like a traditional military decoration = public domain image ]
OTD, July 12th, in 1862, President Abe Lincoln signed a law authorizing the Medal of Honor as the military's highest decoration for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty. Since its birth, nearly 3,400 men and 1 woman have received the Medal of Honor for their heroic actions.
In case you missed it... GO HERE to learn about the latest/newest Medal of Honor recipient whose ceremony was 2 weeks ago.
In case you missed it... GO HERE to learn about the latest/newest Medal of Honor recipient whose ceremony was 2 weeks ago.
[ The U.S. Army (left), U.S. Navy / Marine Corps / Coast Guard (center), U.S. Air Force (right) Medals of Honor = public domain image ]
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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