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***Delivers engaging daily 'Reminders from Our Flag' and the most Accurate, Honorable, and Complete National, State, and Local Half-Staff Alerts***
[ Top pic = half-staff flying at Flag Steward HQ in May 2019 by S. Sweeney ]
***Delivers engaging daily 'Reminders from Our Flag' and the most Accurate, Honorable, and Complete National, State, and Local Half-Staff Alerts***
[ Top pic = half-staff flying at Flag Steward HQ in May 2019 by S. Sweeney ]
Today's Reminder from Our Flag
... Recalls the first time the Pledge of Allegiance was recited ...
... Recalls the first time the Pledge of Allegiance was recited ...
Recalls the first time the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. To celebrate the 400th anniversary of Columbus Day, on October 12, 1892, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited in schools across America for the first time.
Half-Staff Alerts for October 12, 2021
... Half-Staff Map and Honoree pictures with details below ...
[ On mobile phone, you can zoom-in to read details on map ]
... Half-Staff Map and Honoree pictures with details below ...
[ On mobile phone, you can zoom-in to read details on map ]
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Half-Staff Alerts & Honorees for October 12
*** Reminder: The Flag orders, by government officials (President, Governor, etc.) are for flags at government facilities within that official's jurisdiction. Citizens are encouraged, but not required to follow the orders.
*** Reminder: The Flag orders, by government officials (President, Governor, etc.) are for flags at government facilities within that official's jurisdiction. Citizens are encouraged, but not required to follow the orders.
All Flags across ARIZONA (AZ: on Oct. 12): Arizona's Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at public facilities across AZ, at half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Tue., Oct. 12, to honor Maricopa County Sheriff’s Deputy Juan M. Ruiz, who was killed in the line of duty when attacked by a felony suspect last week. CLICK HERE to read about the Governor's Flag order.
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order at sunset and all future US President & AZ Governor Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
NOTE 2: Arizona has back-to-back half-staffs on Oct. 12 and 13 to honor fallen officers. See below for the Oct. 13 honoree.
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order at sunset and all future US President & AZ Governor Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
NOTE 2: Arizona has back-to-back half-staffs on Oct. 12 and 13 to honor fallen officers. See below for the Oct. 13 honoree.
All Flags across NORTH CAROLINA (NC: on Oct. 12): NC Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at public facilities across NC, at half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Tue., Oct. 12, the date of his interment, in honor of U.S. Army First Lieutenant James Earl Wright, a WWII fallen soldier, and all those, like Wright, who have fought for our country overseas and never returned home. CLICK HERE to read about the Governor's Flag order.
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order at sunset and all future US President & NC Governor Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order at sunset and all future US President & NC Governor Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
All Flags atop the State Capitol of MICHIGAN (MI: on Oct. 12): MI Governor ordered all Flags atop the State Capitol, across MI's 43rd House of Representatives District (which includes Lake Angelus, Clarkston, Independence Township, and part of Waterford Township in Oakland County, and all of Michigan is encouraged to display flags, at half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Tue., Oct. 12, the date of her funeral, to honor the life and service of State Representative Schroeder. The flag honors coincide with her funeral. CLICK HERE to read about the Governor's Flag order.
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order at sunset and all future US President & MI Governor Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order at sunset and all future US President & MI Governor Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
All Flags across ARIZONA (AZ: on Oct. 13): Arizona's Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at public facilities across AZ, at half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Wed., Oct. 13, to honor La Paz County Sgt. Michael Rudd, who was hit by a vehicle after a pursuit today. CLICK HERE to read about the Governor's Flag order.
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order at sunset and all future US President & AZ Governor Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order at sunset and all future US President & AZ Governor Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
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Upcoming Half-Staffs
State of Alaska Flags to be half-staff on date of interment (TBD) for former Alaska State Rep. Jeannette James
All (U.S. & State) Flags across MINNESOTA (MN: Oct. 19): MN's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Oct. 19, and every 19th of each month, to honor all the Minnesota residents lost to COVID-19. Everyone is invited to join this half-staff tribute. GO HERE to read about the Governor's Flag order.
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order at sunset and all future US President & MN Governor Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
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Half-Staff Flag Etiquette (Procedures):
Flag-raising at sunrise = hoist the Flags to full staff, then lower slowly, respectfully to half-staff
Flag-lowering at sunset = hoist Flags up from half-staff back to full-staff, then lower slowly, respectfully all the way down for removal
Flag-raising at sunrise = hoist the Flags to full staff, then lower slowly, respectfully to half-staff
Flag-lowering at sunset = hoist Flags up from half-staff back to full-staff, then lower slowly, respectfully all the way down for removal
CLICK HERE to review the completed / archived half-staff alerts for 2020
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[ Note: Picture by S. Sweeney of horribly neglected US Flag found in front of a house in Greeley, CO in 2017. Flag Steward pulled over, took down the Flag and replaced it with a new one - no questions asked. ]
Flag Steward is planning to solve another common US Flag owner question and problem.
How to properly retire and dispose of / recycle a US Flag?
Please, GO CLICK HERE to take a quick, 5 short questions survey to help Flag Steward decide if there's enough interest to enable this new Flag care program.
[ Note: Picture by S. Sweeney of horribly neglected US Flag found in front of a house in Greeley, CO in 2017. Flag Steward pulled over, took down the Flag and replaced it with a new one - no questions asked. ]
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Stars & Stripes Flag Etiquette:
[Cover of U.S. Government Publication]
The U.S. Flag Code:
provides Our Flag's Rules and Regulations (CLICK HERE for full details)
[HIGHLIGHTS OF: The U.S. Flag Code stating how citizens should conduct themselves during this ceremony is below.]
Title 36, Chapter 10 PATRIOTIC CUSTOMS
National anthem; Star-Spangled Banner, conduct during playing:
During rendition of the national anthem when the flag is displayed, all present except those in uniform should stand at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. Men not in uniform should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Persons in uniform should render the military salute at the first note of the anthem and retain this position until the last note. When the flag is not displayed, those present should face toward the music and act in the same manner they would if the flag were displayed there.
Note: A new law was passed on October 30, 2008 that authorizes veterans and active-duty military not in uniform can now render the military-style hand salute during the playing of the national anthem. This publication is currently being updated to reflect the new law.
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag; manner of delivery:
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, "I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.", should be rendered by standing at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. When not in uniform men should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Persons in uniform should remain silent, face the flag, and render the military salute.