Welcome to Flag Steward's
'Be a Stud Citizen' Message
for Friday, February 5, 2021
[ Pic by USMC Sgt. Knapp = public domain pic ]
'Be a Stud Citizen' Message
for Friday, February 5, 2021
[ Pic by USMC Sgt. Knapp = public domain pic ]
Since February is a Black History Month, we're going to focus this month's 4 'Be a Stud Citizen' Messages (1 per week) on a review of a few of the nearly 100 African-Americans bestowed with the US military's highest decoration (award) for bravery - the Medal of Honor.
And, no, we haven't forgotten the "Gum Fun" statement and content highlighted on the calendar. Scroll to the bottom of this page for the "Gum Fun"
And, no, we haven't forgotten the "Gum Fun" statement and content highlighted on the calendar. Scroll to the bottom of this page for the "Gum Fun"
[ 3 Ways for Students to Experience today's 'Be a Stud Citizen' Message: ]
[ 1) Scroll down this page and read it to yourself or perform it aloud for your school / classroom. If reading the page to a classroom, skip any text in [ brackets ].
2) Play & listen to the 'BASC' podcast as you or your classroom follow along while scrolling down this page on a device or classroom projection
or, 3) Play & watch, by yourself or with your classrooom on a projector, the screen captured short video performance of this page ]
[ 1) Scroll down this page and read it to yourself or perform it aloud for your school / classroom. If reading the page to a classroom, skip any text in [ brackets ].
2) Play & listen to the 'BASC' podcast as you or your classroom follow along while scrolling down this page on a device or classroom projection
or, 3) Play & watch, by yourself or with your classrooom on a projector, the screen captured short video performance of this page ]
[ Note: Flag Steward's 'Be a Stud Citizen' podcasts are available on nearly all podcast platforms for you to listen and enjoy however you prefer. ]
[ Note: If you can't access or play videos from YouTube in your school, then GO / CLICK HERE to watch today's stories from Our Flag on Loom. ]
Where is Our Flag, the U.S. Flag, at half-staff today?
[ CLICK HERE to see Half-Staff alert details, including pics, of Honorees ]
[ In case you didn't notice the difference from our usual "Reminders from Our Flag" page ... ... Yes, you've arrived at a special page, relaying our 'Be a Stud Citizen' Message, linked from a unique QR code on the Be a Stud Citizen - 2021 Interactive Calendar. ]
Be Inspired by American heroes:
[ U.S. Military Medals of Honor for (L to R) the US Army, the US Navy, Marine Corps, & Coast Guard, and the US Air Force ]
Medal of Honor recipient -
U.S. Army 1st Lieutenant John E. Warren Jr.
Medal of Honor recipient -
U.S. Army 1st Lieutenant John E. Warren Jr.
For his courageous actions taken to protect his US Army platoon from the Viet Cong enemy during battle in the Tay Ninh Province of Vietnam, on January 14th, of 1969, 1LT John Warren, of the 2nd Infantry Regiment, was decorated with the Medal of Honor.
Citation reads -
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. 1st Lt. Warren distinguished himself at the cost of his life while serving as a platoon leader with Company C. While moving through a rubber plantation to reinforce another friendly unit, Company C came under intense fire from a well-fortified enemy force. Disregarding his safety, 1st Lt. Warren with several of his men began maneuvering through the hail of enemy fire toward the hostile positions. When he had come to within six feet of one of the enemy bunkers and was preparing to toss a hand grenade into it, an enemy grenade was suddenly thrown into the middle of his small group. Thinking only of his men, 1st Lt. Warren fell in the direction of the grenade, thus shielding those around him from the blast. His action, performed at the cost of his life, saved three men from serious or mortal injury. 1st Lt. Warren's ultimate action of sacrifice to save the lives of his men was in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit on him, his unit, and the U.S. Army.
Citation reads -
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. 1st Lt. Warren distinguished himself at the cost of his life while serving as a platoon leader with Company C. While moving through a rubber plantation to reinforce another friendly unit, Company C came under intense fire from a well-fortified enemy force. Disregarding his safety, 1st Lt. Warren with several of his men began maneuvering through the hail of enemy fire toward the hostile positions. When he had come to within six feet of one of the enemy bunkers and was preparing to toss a hand grenade into it, an enemy grenade was suddenly thrown into the middle of his small group. Thinking only of his men, 1st Lt. Warren fell in the direction of the grenade, thus shielding those around him from the blast. His action, performed at the cost of his life, saved three men from serious or mortal injury. 1st Lt. Warren's ultimate action of sacrifice to save the lives of his men was in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit on him, his unit, and the U.S. Army.
Today's Fun from Our Flag
... tells us that on the first Friday of February, we should celebrate National Bubble Gum Day ...
Founded in 2006 by children's author Ruth Spiro, National Bubble Gum Day, is a way for kids to fundraise for their favorite charities by paying (donating) to chew gum at school.
So, how big of a bubble can you blow with gum? See if you can beat the Major League Baseball players, in the video below, who amusingly like to chew gum during games.
... tells us that on the first Friday of February, we should celebrate National Bubble Gum Day ...
Founded in 2006 by children's author Ruth Spiro, National Bubble Gum Day, is a way for kids to fundraise for their favorite charities by paying (donating) to chew gum at school.
So, how big of a bubble can you blow with gum? See if you can beat the Major League Baseball players, in the video below, who amusingly like to chew gum during games.
And, now it's time to ...
Recite the Pledge of Allegiance
Recite the Pledge of Allegiance
Students across America, at school or at home, inspired to 'Be a Stud Citizen', like Medal of Honor recipient, Lieutenant Warren, please unite and recite the Pledge.
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