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delivers the most accurate, honorable, and complete national and state half-staff alerts and an informative / inspiring daily 'Pre-Pledge of Allegiance Tribute' for students to perform and all Americans to witness.
[ Top pic = SSweeney pic of Flag Steward HQ's flagpole view in Apr. 2021 ]
[ Students perform and/or listen to their teacher read the daily 'Pre-Pledge Tribute' text in RED ]
Welcome to today's Half-Staff Alerts and Pre-Pledge Tribute
for Friday, May 6th
for Friday, May 6th
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Today, and during the next couple weeks, thousands of young Americans will graduate from college, including my son, and begin contributing to our American society in their best way - like many generations before.
Today, and during the next couple weeks, thousands of young Americans will graduate from college, including my son, and begin contributing to our American society in their best way - like many generations before.
Before reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, we must observe where the U.S. Flag is at half-staff today, Friday, May 6th.
There are new half-staff orders in Maryland, Kansas, and Iowa. All Flags are half-staff across Iowa and Kansas for their Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremonies. The State Flag of Maryland is half-staff for MD Fallen Heroes Day.
There are new half-staff orders in Maryland, Kansas, and Iowa. All Flags are half-staff across Iowa and Kansas for their Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremonies. The State Flag of Maryland is half-staff for MD Fallen Heroes Day.
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Half-Staff Alerts & Honorees for May 6
*** 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 (U.S. & State) Flags across IOWA (IA: May 6): Iowa Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags at all state government / public facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Fri., May 6, for the Iowa Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order and all future Flag orders by the Iowa Governor (and US President) = GO CLICK HERE ]
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order and all future Flag orders by the Iowa Governor (and US President) = GO CLICK HERE ]
All (U.S. & State) Flags across KANSAS (KS: May 6): Kansas Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags at all state government / public facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Fri., May 6, for the Kansas Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order and all future Flag orders by the Kansas Governor (and US President) = GO CLICK HERE ]
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order and all future Flag orders by the Kansas Governor (and US President) = GO CLICK HERE ]
STATE of MD Flags across MARYLAND (MD: May 6): Maryland's Governor ordered the STATE of Maryland flag at all government / public facilities across the state to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Fri., May 6, for Fallen Heroes Day - honoring those who have lost their lives in service to our State during the last year. 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 Maryland Governor (and US President) Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
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Upcoming Half-Staffs
All Flags across ALASKA (AK: May 23): Alaska's Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at government / public facilities across the state, to half-staff, from sunrise until sunset, on Mon., May 23, the date of her memorial service, in honor of former Alaska state Senator Arliss Sturgulewski. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order. GO HERE to see her obituary specifying the date of her memorial service.
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order at sunset and all future Alaska 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 Alaska Governor (and US President) Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
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:
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.