[ Note: Do not read aloud any text with [ brackets ] around it. Before starting this Pre-Pledge tribute, CLICK TO CHECK 'TODAY'S FLAG STATUS'. If your state is at half-staff, memorize the honoree's name and job/position, so you can say it within today's pre-Pledge tribute script below. We recommend 3 students lead and read aloud the 3 parts of the pre-Pledge ceremony. ]
Good morning / afternoon / evening, __(insert name of your group - like "Heritage Elementary" or "Rotary Club" or "Girl Scout Troop")__
Welcome to today's
Flag Steward Pre-Pledge Tribute
[ for the week of April 1 - 7 ]
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PLEASE, BE RESPECTFUL and LISTEN CLOSELY
Good morning / afternoon / evening, __(insert name of your group - like "Heritage Elementary" or "Rotary Club" or "Girl Scout Troop")__
Welcome to today's
Flag Steward Pre-Pledge Tribute
[ for the week of April 1 - 7 ]
In future pre-Pledge tributes, you're invited to follow the script and images by installing the PlaceApp.
PLEASE, BE RESPECTFUL and LISTEN CLOSELY
Today's Flag Status
In our state, the Stars and Stripes flies at ___(say "full" or "half")___ staff today.
[End it here or read the following sentence if there is a half-staff in your state today]
[Optional - only say if your state is at half-staff today:]
[Optional = The half-staff in our state is to honor ___(say full name of honoree)___
who served as a ___(say public servant job / position - such as police officer, state rep, etc.)___.]
[End it here or read the following sentence if there is a half-staff in your state today]
[Optional - only say if your state is at half-staff today:]
[Optional = The half-staff in our state is to honor ___(say full name of honoree)___
who served as a ___(say public servant job / position - such as police officer, state rep, etc.)___.]
THIS WEEK'S FALLEN PATRIOTS TO HONOR:
[Died in the line of duty during the week of March 25 - 31]
THIS WEEK'S FALLEN PATRIOTS TO HONOR:
[Died in the line of duty during the week of March 25 - 31]
In the military ...
... there is 1 new fallen military service member, who was fighting in the Global War on Terrorism, to honor.
U.S. Army Master Sergeant. Jonathan Dunbar, a 36 year-old Special Forces solider of Austin, Texas, was killed by an IED that detonated near his patrol in Syria.
We thank Master Sergeant Dunbar for defending our freedoms and fighting to liberate others.
[See our #NeverForgottenFriday (April 6) tribute for more details about this heroic soldier.]
... there is 1 new fallen military service member, who was fighting in the Global War on Terrorism, to honor.
U.S. Army Master Sergeant. Jonathan Dunbar, a 36 year-old Special Forces solider of Austin, Texas, was killed by an IED that detonated near his patrol in Syria.
We thank Master Sergeant Dunbar for defending our freedoms and fighting to liberate others.
[See our #NeverForgottenFriday (April 6) tribute for more details about this heroic soldier.]
In law enforcement ...
... two law enforcement officers died in the line of duty.
Police Officer Phillip Lynn Meacham, served Hopkinsville, Kentucky
Trooper First Class Kevin M. Miller, protected the state of Connecticut
Please, pray for these fallen officers and their family, friends, and fellow law enforcement officers in mourning.
[See our #EndOfWatchWednesday (Apr. 4) tribute for more details about these heroic Law Enforcement Officers.]
[To leave a message and review the most detailed account of these law enforcement officers' line of duty death, please visit the
Officer Down Memorial Page]
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... two law enforcement officers died in the line of duty.
Police Officer Phillip Lynn Meacham, served Hopkinsville, Kentucky
Trooper First Class Kevin M. Miller, protected the state of Connecticut
Please, pray for these fallen officers and their family, friends, and fellow law enforcement officers in mourning.
[See our #EndOfWatchWednesday (Apr. 4) tribute for more details about these heroic Law Enforcement Officers.]
[To leave a message and review the most detailed account of these law enforcement officers' line of duty death, please visit the
Officer Down Memorial Page]
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THIS WEEK'S HISTORICAL REMINDER FROM OUR FLAG:
"... with liberty and justice for all" are the closing words of our Pledge. But, America doesn't let the Pledge and its ideals end at its own border.
During this week in U.S. history, after three years of being neutral and experiencing numerous innocent American merchant and cruise ships being sunk by German submarines, the United States entered World War I. On April 6, 1917, Congress voted to declare war against Germany. By war's end, more than 2 million Americans had served and more than 50,000 died in the name of liberty for Europe.
During this week in U.S. history, after three years of being neutral and experiencing numerous innocent American merchant and cruise ships being sunk by German submarines, the United States entered World War I. On April 6, 1917, Congress voted to declare war against Germany. By war's end, more than 2 million Americans had served and more than 50,000 died in the name of liberty for Europe.
Now, please, stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. Place your hand upon your heart and be mindful of America entering World War I; and thereby, becoming a force for freedom around the world that still lasts today.
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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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Flag Steward Pre-Pledge Ceremony
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Flag Steward Pre-Pledge Ceremony
Now, go be a good citizen!!!