[ 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 May 5 - 11
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 May 5 - 11
The U.S. Flag Status for May 10th
All Flags in Wisconsin, Virginia, Colorado, Illinois, and Indiana are half-staff.
And, the STATE Flag in North Carolina is at half-staff.
All Flags in Wisconsin, Virginia, Colorado, Illinois, and Indiana are half-staff.
And, the STATE Flag in North Carolina is at half-staff.
[ 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:
Thankfully, there were no soldiers who died in Global War on Terror (GWOT) combat zones last week.
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. ]
... unfortunately, two peace officers and two firefighters that died last week. Liquat "Leo" Khan of the US Army Criminal Investigation Division at West Point, NY, Police Officer Jordan Sheldon of Mooresville, NC, Firefighter Brad Gregrich of DeSoto County, FL, and Firefighter Kody Vanfossan of Christoper, IL, all died in the line of duty.
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... What is V-E Day
THIS WEEK'S HISTORICAL REMINDER FROM OUR FLAG:
... asks us... What is V-E Day
[ a group celebrates V-E Day in Times Square NYC = public domain image ]
On May 8th, in 1945, World War II ended in Europe. “Victory in Europe Day”, mostly commonly called “V-E Day”, was a public holiday to celebrate the formal, unconditional surrender of Germany’s armed forces to the Allies. Adolf Hitler committed suicide 8 days earlier, so Karl Donitz, next in command of Nazi Germany, made the unconditional surrender in Berlin.
[ British citizens celebrate and thank America for leading the Allies to V-E Day = public domain image ]
Now, please, stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. Place your hand upon your heart and know that know that our liberties were secured by the Allied victory in Europe.
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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