Reminders from Our Flag
for Sunday, September 1, 2019
for Sunday, September 1, 2019
"I will never forget standing with fellow members of Congress on the steps of the Capitol to sing 'God Bless America' on the night of 9/11"
-Pete H (Congressman)
-Pete H (Congressman)
[ Congress breaks into spontaneous singing of 'God Bless America' on 9/11/2001 ]
Half-Staff Alerts for September 1
Half-Staff Alerts for September 1
The U.S. Flag is FULL STAFF across 47 of 50 States.
The TEXAS STATE FLAG across Texas is half-staff.
ALL FLAGS across ILLINOIS are half-staff.
And, in TEXAS and MASSACHUSETTS there are local half-staffs of US Flag ordered.
GO HERE to read details about the half-staffs and their honorees
The U.S. Flag is FULL STAFF across 47 of 50 States.
The TEXAS STATE FLAG across Texas is half-staff.
ALL FLAGS across ILLINOIS are half-staff.
And, in TEXAS and MASSACHUSETTS there are local half-staffs of US Flag ordered.
GO HERE to read details about the half-staffs and their honorees
[ Note: Flag Steward reinforces why it claims to have the most accurate and comprehensive half-staff alerts for USA: Flags Express, HalfStaff.org, Colonial Flag app, and Legacy all are missing the statewide TX STATE FLAG half-staff order, as well as, the local orders in TX (San Antonio) & MA (Chicopee). Although , FlagNotify has the TX half-staff order, it does not have the local half-staff orders for TX & MA. ]
Today's Moment to Remember
... Land that I love ...
... Land that I love ...
"God Bless America," a patriotic song by Irving Berlin, was originally written during World War I and then revised by him leading up to World War II in 1938. During those years, it evolved from a song of victory to a song of peace. It has become a signature song during the intermission of many sporting events. That tradition started with Kate Smith singing 'God Bless America' before National Hockey League (NHL) Philadelphia Flyers games in the early 1970s. And, after the tragedy of September 11, 2001, it became a staple during the 7th inning stretch of many MLB games.
Ever since 9/11/2001, 'God Bless America' has been sung during the 7th inning stretch of every New York Yankess game. They are the only team to sing it at every game.
Experience this week's iHonor 'Flag of the Week'
CLICK HERE to review Army SPC Conde's, a GWOT (Global War on Terror) Fallen's, stirring story
CLICK HERE to review Army SPC Conde's, a GWOT (Global War on Terror) Fallen's, stirring story
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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