This week's (5/5 - 5/11) Pre-Plege Tribute will be posted later today / Monday.
[ 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 April 28 - May 4
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 April 28 - May 4
The U.S. Flag Status for May 5th
The US & State Flags ACROSS Nevada and Indiana are half-staff.
And, the STATE Flag across North Carolina is at half-staff.
The US & State Flags ACROSS Nevada and Indiana are half-staff.
And, the STATE Flag across North Carolina is at half-staff.
[ GO HERE to review details about half-staff honorees - including portraits ]
[ SPEAKER 2 - read blue text only ]
THIS WEEK'S FALLEN PATRIOTS TO HONOR:
THIS WEEK'S FALLEN PATRIOTS TO HONOR:
Unfotunately, there was 1 soldier who died in a Global War on Terror (GWOT) combat zone last week. US Army Specialist Michael Osorio, 20, of Horseshoe Bend, Idaho, died in Taji, Iraq, of a non-combat related incident. He was an infantryman serving with 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division out of Fort Carson, Colorado.
And, back on the homefront, ...
And, back on the homefront, ...
[ top & bottom: Montgomery County Police Officer Kyle Olinger and Minnesota Conservation Officer Eugene Wynn Jr. ]
... sadly, two peace officers died last week - Officer Olinger, in Maryland, died of complications from being shot and paralyzed 15 years ago and Officer Wynn, in Minnesota, drowned while responding to a 911 rescue call.
Please, pray for all of these fallen patriots and their family and friends in mourning.
[ 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 ]
Please, pray for all of these fallen patriots and their family and friends in mourning.
[ 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 ]
[ SPEAKER 3 - read blue text only ]
THIS WEEK'S HISTORICAL REMINDER FROM OUR FLAG:
... asks us... Who was the first American in Space?
THIS WEEK'S HISTORICAL REMINDER FROM OUR FLAG:
... asks us... Who was the first American in Space?
[ Astronaut Alan Shepard in his Freedom 7 space suit = image from NASA ]
In 1959, seven military test pilots were selected as America's first astronauts. But, it wasn't until May 5th of 1961 that we actually had our first true astronaut. U.S. Navy Commander Alan Shepard became the first American to fly in space on that day aboard the Freedom 7 spacecraft. His passion for flying started in high school where he worked odd jobs at a local airport to get free flight lessons. Eventually, his passion carried him all the way to the moon - as he was commander of the Apollo 14 mission to the moon in 1972.
So, like Alan Shepard, don't be afraid to chase your dreams because they just might take you all the way to Mars now. ;)
So, like Alan Shepard, don't be afraid to chase your dreams because they just might take you all the way to Mars now. ;)
[ Alan Shepard on the moon during Apollo 14's mission in 1972 = public domain image ]
Now, please, stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. Place your hand upon your heart and know that America's freedoms can empower you, like Alan Shepard, to humbly fulfill your dream - perhaps, all the way to outer space. ;)
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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