[ 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 "Boy Scout Troop" or "Rotary Club")__
Welcome to this week's
Flag Steward Pre-Pledge Tribute
[ for the week of May 13 - 19 ]
[ SPEAKER 1 - read blue text only]
Good morning / afternoon / evening, __(insert name of your group - like "Heritage Elementary" or "Boy Scout Troop" or "Rotary Club")__
Welcome to this week's
Flag Steward Pre-Pledge Tribute
[ for the week of May 13 - 19 ]
Today's Flag Status
Our Flag flies at full staff in all 50 states.
[ Note: Special State Flag Half-Staff in Maryland ]
Our Flag flies at full staff in all 50 states.
[ Note: Special State Flag Half-Staff in Maryland ]
[In Maryland, the State Flag of Maryland is flying at half-staff in honor of Baltimore County Executive, Kevin Kamenetz, until his burial day. ]
[CLICK for more info on the half-staff honorees - courtesy of FlagNotify.com)]
[CLICK for more info on the half-staff honorees - courtesy of FlagNotify.com)]
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THIS WEEK'S FALLEN PATRIOTS TO HONOR:
THIS WEEK'S FALLEN PATRIOTS TO HONOR:
On Monday, May 14th, US Army Specialist Gabriel Conde of Loveland, Colorado was buried at Ft. Logan National Cemetery in Denver, Colorado. Gabriel Conde was killed in action (KIA) in Afghanistan by small arms fire. Conde, a 2014 Berthoud High School graduate, joined the Army after a year at Colorado School of Mines. A high school administrator honored Conde by stating, "We all pledge allegiance to the flag, but we don't put ourselves in the line of fire" like Gabriel Conde did.
We thank Specialist Conde for fighting for our freedoms and fighting to liberate the lives of others in Afghanistan.
We thank Specialist Conde for fighting for our freedoms and fighting to liberate the lives of others in Afghanistan.
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THIS WEEK'S HISTORICAL REMINDER FROM OUR FLAG:
... asks us...
What is the fourth, and most forgotten, National Half-Staff Day?
THIS WEEK'S HISTORICAL REMINDER FROM OUR FLAG:
... asks us...
What is the fourth, and most forgotten, National Half-Staff Day?
By Congressional law and presidential proclamation, America has 4 National Half-Staff Days - including Patriot Day every September 11th, Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day every December 7th, Memorial Day every last Monday in May, and a fourth day commemorated every May 15th.
So, who is honored every May 15th? Does any have a guess?
On May 15, 1963, America President John F. Kennedy proclaimed and America embraced the first Peace Officers Memorial Day. Every year since, Presidents have
(1) designated May 15 of each year as Peace Officers Memorial Day in honor of the Federal, State, and municipal officers who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty,
(2) directed to display at half-staff the flag of the United States on such day, and
(3) designated in each year the calendar week during which such May 15 occurs as Police Week, in recognition of the service given by the men and women who, night and day, stand guard in our midst.
Now, please, stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. Place your hand upon your heart and honor those that serve and protect communities during this Police Week.
Thanks for participating in today's
Flag Steward Pre-Pledge Ceremony
Now, go be a good citizen!!!
Flag Steward Pre-Pledge Ceremony
Now, go be a good 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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