Reminders from Our Flag
for Monday, July 22, 2019
... a Medal of Honor Monday ...
for Monday, July 22, 2019
... a Medal of Honor Monday ...
Half-Staff Alerts for July 22
The US and State Flags are half-staff across MASSACHUSETTS
TX Governor ordered half-staff of All Flags in Freestone and neighboring counties until date of interment for SGT MAJ Sartor.
Arkansas State Flag only is half-staff immediately until interment for a Fallen Police Officer.
And, in Pennsylvania, the Gov. approved the Pittsburgh City Flag half-staff order.
The US and State Flags are half-staff across MASSACHUSETTS
TX Governor ordered half-staff of All Flags in Freestone and neighboring counties until date of interment for SGT MAJ Sartor.
Arkansas State Flag only is half-staff immediately until interment for a Fallen Police Officer.
And, in Pennsylvania, the Gov. approved the Pittsburgh City Flag half-staff order.
GO HERE to see details on today's half-staffs and their honorees - including pictures
Today's Medal of Honor Moment
< We are the Home of the Free because of the Brave >
< We are the Home of the Free because of the Brave >
U.S. Army Sergeant Ray Eubanks of the Parachute Infantry displayed extraordinary heroism while battling Japanese in Dutch New Guinea on July 23, 1944.
Sgt. Eubanks was ordered to help an army platoon pinned down by the enemy. Sgt. Eubanks led his squad to within 30 yards of the enemy when heavy fire stopped them. So, Sgt. Eubanks moved forward on his own under cover fire from his squad to within 15 yards of the enemy. He opened fire on the enemy, but he and his rifle were struck by bullets. He then charged the enemy, with a rifle that could only be used as a club, and killed 4 of the enemy before he was hit by more gunfire and killed. Sgt. Eubanks’ heroic action, courage, and example in leadership so inspired his men that they were able to defeat the enemy and free the pinned down platoon.
For risking his life above and beyond the call of duty, Sergeant Eubanks received the Medal of Honor posthumously.
[ To read Sgt. Eubanks' full Medal of Honor citation, GO HERE. ]
Sgt. Eubanks was ordered to help an army platoon pinned down by the enemy. Sgt. Eubanks led his squad to within 30 yards of the enemy when heavy fire stopped them. So, Sgt. Eubanks moved forward on his own under cover fire from his squad to within 15 yards of the enemy. He opened fire on the enemy, but he and his rifle were struck by bullets. He then charged the enemy, with a rifle that could only be used as a club, and killed 4 of the enemy before he was hit by more gunfire and killed. Sgt. Eubanks’ heroic action, courage, and example in leadership so inspired his men that they were able to defeat the enemy and free the pinned down platoon.
For risking his life above and beyond the call of duty, Sergeant Eubanks received the Medal of Honor posthumously.
[ To read Sgt. Eubanks' full Medal of Honor citation, GO HERE. ]
[ Parents of Sergeant Ray Eubanks receiving his Medal of Honor posthumously ]
Today's Slice of Americana:
Who is the ONLY American bicycle racer recognized as a Tour de France champion?
... think about it ... recognized??? ...
Who is the ONLY American bicycle racer recognized as a Tour de France champion?
... think about it ... recognized??? ...
[ Image credit: Chris Timm on wikipedia ]
Greg LeMond, as designated by the yellow shirt, leading the 1990 Tour de France. He's the only American to have ever won the Tour de France - winning it 3 times (1986, 1989, 1990). The 3rd win was on this date, July 22 in 1990. ... In case you're wondering, Lance Armstrong was stripped of his 7 titles for doping (using performance-enhancing drugs).
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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