[ 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. ]
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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 7 - 13
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 7 - 13
The U.S. Flag Status for April 13th
The US Flag across DELAWARE, PENNSYLVANIA, and NEW YORK is half-staff.
And, there are 7 local area US & State Flag half-staffs.
The US Flag across DELAWARE, PENNSYLVANIA, and NEW YORK is half-staff.
And, there are 7 local area US & State Flag half-staffs.
[ GO HERE to review details about half-staff honorees - including portraits ]
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THIS WEEK'S FALLEN PATRIOTS TO HONOR:
THIS WEEK'S FALLEN PATRIOTS TO HONOR:
[ From left to right: Army SPC DiMona, Marine Maj. Wiegand (could not find a picture), and Marine Capt. Brannon ]
There were no military personnel killed in Global War on Terror (GWOT) combat zones last week, but unfortunately, there were 3 service members killed during training exercises. US Army Specialist Nicholas DiMona III, 20, was killed during a live fire training exercise in Alaska. And, US Marines Major Matthew Wiegand, 34, of Ambler, PA and Captain Travis Brannon, 30, of Nashville, TN died in a helicopter crash while training in Yuma, AZ.
[ GO HERE to read more about SPC DiMona ]
[ CLICK HERE to learn more about Marines Maj. Wiegand and Capt. Brannon ]
And, back on the homefront, ...
[ GO HERE to read more about SPC DiMona ]
[ CLICK HERE to learn more about Marines Maj. Wiegand and Capt. Brannon ]
And, back on the homefront, ...
[ Left to Right; Top to Bottom: Detective Campbell, Deputy Englett, and Segeant Licon ]
... sadly, during this past week, 3 Peace Officers died in the line of duty. They were Maine State Trooper Detective Ben Campbell, Deputy Spencer Englett of Forsyth County, Georgia, and California Highway Patrol Sergeant Steven Licon.
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]
... sadly, during this past week, 3 Peace Officers died in the line of duty. They were Maine State Trooper Detective Ben Campbell, Deputy Spencer Englett of Forsyth County, Georgia, and California Highway Patrol Sergeant Steven Licon.
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]
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THIS WEEK'S HISTORICAL REMINDER FROM OUR FLAG:
THIS WEEK'S HISTORICAL REMINDER FROM OUR FLAG:
[ Union General Grant on left and Confederate General Lee on right. Painting by Thomas Nast = public domain images ]
Becoming "one nation" again ...
During this week in U.S. history, on April 9th of 1865, after four years of Civil War battles, General Robert E. Lee surrenders the Confederate Army to Union forces at Appomattox, Virginia. Lee's army of 28,000, surrounded on all sides, had no choice but to wave the white flag. General Ulysses S. Grant accepted General Lee's men with open arms, effectively ending the Civil War. Grant proclaimed to his Union Army, "The was is over. The Rebels are our countrymen again."
During this week in U.S. history, on April 9th of 1865, after four years of Civil War battles, General Robert E. Lee surrenders the Confederate Army to Union forces at Appomattox, Virginia. Lee's army of 28,000, surrounded on all sides, had no choice but to wave the white flag. General Ulysses S. Grant accepted General Lee's men with open arms, effectively ending the Civil War. Grant proclaimed to his Union Army, "The was is over. The Rebels are our countrymen again."
Now, please, stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. Place your hand upon your heart and be mindful that we are 'one nation' - united in the name of freedom.
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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