This week's, March 3 - 9, Pre-Pledge Tribute will be posted by 12p MST
[ Note: Do not read aloud any text with [ brackets ] around it. ONLY READ THE TEXT IN BLUE. We recommend 3 speakers lead and read aloud the 3 parts of the pre-Pledge ceremony. ]
[ SPEAKER 1 - read blue text only]
Good morning / afternoon / evening, __(insert name of your group - like "Heritage Elementary" or "Scout Troop")__.
Welcome to the Pre-Pledge Tribute for the week of February 24 to March 2
Good morning / afternoon / evening, __(insert name of your group - like "Heritage Elementary" or "Scout Troop")__.
Welcome to the Pre-Pledge Tribute for the week of February 24 to March 2
Flag Status for March 3rd
Our Flag is at full staff in 49 of 50 states.
Only Maine is flying the US Flag at half-staff.
Our Flag is at full staff in 49 of 50 states.
Only Maine is flying the US Flag at half-staff.
[ GO HERE to find details about the half-staffs ]
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THIS WEEK'S FALLEN PATRIOTS TO HONOR:
THIS WEEK'S FALLEN PATRIOTS TO HONOR:
Thankfully, there was no US military service member killed in a Global War on Terror (GWOT) combat zone last week.
But, back on the home front, ...
But, back on the home front, ...
[ L to R from Top to Bottom: Master Sergeant State Trooper; Undersheriff Johnson; then Fire Chief Byrd and Firefighter Pierce ]
... unfortunately, during this past week, 2 Peace Officers and 2 Firefighters died in the Line of Duty.
Florida State Trooper Master Sergeant Daniel Hinton, Pawnee County Undersheriff Monty Johnson in Oklahoma, Fayette County Fire Chief Jason Byrd in Tennessee, and Firefighter Brenden Pierce in Alabama all died while serving and protecting our communities.
[To review details of this year's first responder LODDs (Line of Duty Deaths), please visit the
Officer Down Memorial Page and Firehouse.com LODDs page]
... unfortunately, during this past week, 2 Peace Officers and 2 Firefighters died in the Line of Duty.
Florida State Trooper Master Sergeant Daniel Hinton, Pawnee County Undersheriff Monty Johnson in Oklahoma, Fayette County Fire Chief Jason Byrd in Tennessee, and Firefighter Brenden Pierce in Alabama all died while serving and protecting our communities.
[To review details of this year's first responder LODDs (Line of Duty Deaths), please visit the
Officer Down Memorial Page and Firehouse.com LODDs page]
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THIS WEEK'S REMINDER FROM OUR FLAG:
THIS WEEK'S REMINDER FROM OUR FLAG:
During this week in history, March 3rd of 1931, to be exact, Congress passed a law naming the 'Star-Spangled Banner' as America's official National Anthem. The words of the Star-Spangled Banner came from a poem written by Francis Scott Key called the Defense of Fort McHenry.
During the Battle of Fort McHenry, from Sep. 13 to the morning of Sep. 14, Fort McHenry flew a huge, beautiful American Flag, which, during this rainy day, weighed about 500 pounds and took 11 men to raise on the flagpole. After 25 straight hours of British Naval cannonballs falling upon Fort McHenry, the massive, 15-star American Flag still flew. It signalled an American victory and motivated Francis Scott Key to write "Gave proof through the night, that Our Flag was still there."
Now, please, stand, place your hand upon your heart, and be mindful of the inspiring origins of the Star-Spangled Banner - as we proudly recite The Pledge of Allegiance together.
Thanks for participating in today's
Flag Steward Pre-Pledge Tribute
Now, go be a stud citizen!!!
Thanks for participating in today's
Flag Steward Pre-Pledge Tribute
Now, go be a stud citizen!!!
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END OF CEREMONY
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In God We Trust
(Official motto of the United States of America)
END OF CEREMONY
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In God We Trust
(Official motto of the United States of America)
The U.S. Flag Code:
provides Our Flag's Rules and Regulations
[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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