[ SSweeney pic of U.S. Flag posted at Highlands Ranch Veterans Monument in Sep. 2018 ]
Welcome to today's Half-Staff Alerts for Wednesday, September 11th.
There is a National Half-Staff order, from sunrise to sunset, across the USA for Patriot Day.
There is a National Half-Staff order, from sunrise to sunset, across the USA for Patriot Day.
Keep SCROLLING down to review the Half-Staff alerts details and honoree pics.
Today's Moment to Remember
We'll NEVER FORGET those lost on 9/11/01 - especially the brave First Responders who died trying to save others
We'll NEVER FORGET those lost on 9/11/01 - especially the brave First Responders who died trying to save others
[ FDNY (New York Fire Department) fire truck dwarfed by the destruction of the World Trade Center = public domain image]
On September 11, 2001, 2,977 people were killed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in NYC (2,812), the Pentagon in Arlington, VA (125), and on Flight 93 that crashed in Somerset County, PA (40). In total, that's approximately 500 more than died during the December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese. Of the 2,977 killed, 412 were First Responders who died while trying to save citizens in and around the World Trade Center. The emergency workers who responded to the World Trader Center attack and were killed in the line of duty included:
343 firefighters of the New York Fire Department
61 police officers
and 8 EMTs (Emergency Medical Technicians)
343 firefighters of the New York Fire Department
61 police officers
and 8 EMTs (Emergency Medical Technicians)
None of the emergency responders at the Pentagon or Pennsylvania plane crash sites died in the line of duty.
During the years since the attack, more than 225 peace officers have died due to 9/11 related illnesses (according to ODMP.org). And, there are likely hundreds more firemen who suffered the same fate.
We mourn for the families who lost a loved one that day.
And, may the pain of the First Responder losses that day be aided by knowing that they died doing what they love - serving and protecting fellow citizens.
During the years since the attack, more than 225 peace officers have died due to 9/11 related illnesses (according to ODMP.org). And, there are likely hundreds more firemen who suffered the same fate.
We mourn for the families who lost a loved one that day.
And, may the pain of the First Responder losses that day be aided by knowing that they died doing what they love - serving and protecting fellow citizens.
[ Photo montage of 9/11 tragedy in NYC and at the Pentagon on Wikipedia = creative commons license ]
Half-Staff Alerts & Honorees for Sep. 11
*** 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.
National Half-Staff for September 11
The U.S. Flag is HALF-STAFF across the USA and its territories in observance of PATRIOT DAY (aka 9/11) honoring the nearly 2,977 individuals who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 and the more than 7,000 U.S. military personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice in the wars that followed.
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order and all future Flag orders in your state and across USA = GO CLICK HERE ]
The U.S. Flag is HALF-STAFF across the USA and its territories in observance of PATRIOT DAY (aka 9/11) honoring the nearly 2,977 individuals who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 and the more than 7,000 U.S. military personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice in the wars that followed.
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order and all future Flag orders in your state and across USA = GO CLICK HERE ]
All (US & State) Flags across GEORGIA (US-GA: Sep. 5 - TBD): Georgia's Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags, atop the State Capitol and at state / public buildings and grounds across the state, to half-staff until sunset on the date of the victims' last funeral, in honor of and as a mark of respect for memory of the Apalachee High School mass shooting victims (4 killed). CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order at sunset and all future Georgia Governor (and US President) Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order at sunset and all future Georgia Governor (and US President) Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
Upcoming Half-Staffs
GO CLICK HERE to see the completed National and State Half-Staff Orders in 2024
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
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.
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