Reminders from Our Flag
for Friday, May 8, 2020
VE Day
#NeverForgottenFriday
for Friday, May 8, 2020
VE Day
#NeverForgottenFriday
Where is Our Flag, the U.S. Flag, lowered to half-staff today (May 8)?
There are TWO new half-staffs, each announced this morning.
There is a concurrent half-staff order, that came via email at noon EST for New Jersey, to honor VE Day today. And, in Hawaii, via a 945am local time Twitter post, Hawaii's Governor ordered a half-staff for a former State Representative.
Other Half-Staffs continue ...
... Across Illinois, Michigan, New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey all Flags are half-staff ...
... In Pennsylvania, all STATE Flags are half-staff ...
... And, in Pickaway County, Ohio, Overland Park, Kansas, Houston, Texas, special locations in Massachusetts, Columbia, South Carolina, Washington, D.C. and San Diego, California all Flags are half-staff ...
All of these half-staffs, except in Ohio, Kansas, and Texas, honor coronavirus victims
There are TWO new half-staffs, each announced this morning.
There is a concurrent half-staff order, that came via email at noon EST for New Jersey, to honor VE Day today. And, in Hawaii, via a 945am local time Twitter post, Hawaii's Governor ordered a half-staff for a former State Representative.
Other Half-Staffs continue ...
... Across Illinois, Michigan, New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey all Flags are half-staff ...
... In Pennsylvania, all STATE Flags are half-staff ...
... And, in Pickaway County, Ohio, Overland Park, Kansas, Houston, Texas, special locations in Massachusetts, Columbia, South Carolina, Washington, D.C. and San Diego, California all Flags are half-staff ...
All of these half-staffs, except in Ohio, Kansas, and Texas, honor coronavirus victims
[ SCROLL to bottom of page to see details, including pics, of all half-staff honorees ]
And, GO HERE to compare other half-staff services to Flag Steward's accuracy and completeness
And, GO HERE to compare other half-staff services to Flag Steward's accuracy and completeness
Before today's VE Day remembrance
Watch this special Taps Ceremony and iHonor Flag dedication for a GWOT Fallen Marine - to be presented, by Flag Steward, to one of his combat teammates later today
Watch this special Taps Ceremony and iHonor Flag dedication for a GWOT Fallen Marine - to be presented, by Flag Steward, to one of his combat teammates later today
Today's #NeverForgottenFriday Story from Our Flag
... VE (Victory in Europe) Day is a reason to celebrate and sadly remember ...
... VE (Victory in Europe) Day is a reason to celebrate and sadly remember ...
75 years ago today, on May 8, in 1945, Europeans and Americans held massive celebrations for what was called, "VE Day." (aka Victory in Europe Day). The German Nazi forces unconditionally surrendered to the Allied Forces to end World War II in Europe. The world's deadliest war ever was finally over (an estimated 35 - 60 million military and civilians killed worldwide).
Today, the return of peace 75 years ago won't spark parties, but it should make us pause for a moment to remember and honor the estimated 104,812 Americans who were killed in action (KIA) during WWII fighting in Europe (amongst the 450,000+ Americans KIA during all of WWII). The pictures below are a stark reminder of the battles and casualties, many "small" and not recognized, that we had on the road to WWII victory in Europe. Let's make sure they are #NeverForgotten.
Today, the return of peace 75 years ago won't spark parties, but it should make us pause for a moment to remember and honor the estimated 104,812 Americans who were killed in action (KIA) during WWII fighting in Europe (amongst the 450,000+ Americans KIA during all of WWII). The pictures below are a stark reminder of the battles and casualties, many "small" and not recognized, that we had on the road to WWII victory in Europe. Let's make sure they are #NeverForgotten.
[ Pictured: North Africa American Cemetery in Tunisia - where 2,841 Americans were killed in action during Operation Torch, an amphibious landing and battle, and other fighting to retake North Africa from the Nazis. ]
[ Pictured: Tunisians, like this stone mason fixing up one of the headstones, haven't forgotten the American sacrifices there. ]
Half-Staff Alerts & Honorees for May 8
To see the "Half-Staff Alerts & Honorees" for May 8th, as well as, the list of upcoming state half-staff orders,
GO / CLICK HERE
To see the "Half-Staff Alerts & Honorees" for May 8th, as well as, the list of upcoming state half-staff orders,
GO / CLICK HERE
FINALLY! - TEXT (National & State) Half-Staff Alerts:
CLICK HERE to sign-up for National and State-targeted Half-Staff Flag Alert TEXT Notifications
(Many prefer this text alert service because within the Flag Steward app, we can only deliver state-targeted half-staff notifications if you are located in the state and always share your location with the app - which, rightfully, is not something most users want to do)
This is a FREE service powered by Flag Steward's nonprofit
CLICK HERE to sign-up for National and State-targeted Half-Staff Flag Alert TEXT Notifications
(Many prefer this text alert service because within the Flag Steward app, we can only deliver state-targeted half-staff notifications if you are located in the state and always share your location with the app - which, rightfully, is not something most users want to do)
This is a FREE service powered by Flag Steward's nonprofit
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Now go 'Be a stud citizen' today by ...
... picking up and disposing of 2 pieces of trash that will help
keep America beautiful !!!
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