[ Pre-Pledge Tribute for week of June 10-16 ]
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Good morning / afternoon / evening, __(insert name of your group - like "Heritage Elementary" or "Scout Troop")__.
Welcomes to this week's Pre-Pledge Tribute
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[ for the week of June 10-16 ]
[ 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")__.
Welcomes to this week's Pre-Pledge Tribute
powered by Flag Steward
[ for the week of June 10-16 ]
Today's Flag Status
Our Flag flies at full staff across the USA, except in Wisconsin.
Our Flag flies at full staff across the USA, except in Wisconsin.
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THIS WEEK'S FALLEN PATRIOTS TO HONOR:
[Died in the line of duty during the week of June 3-9]
THIS WEEK'S FALLEN PATRIOTS TO HONOR:
[Died in the line of duty during the week of June 3-9]
Unfortunately, this week, one U.S. Army Special Forces soldier deployed to Somalia was killed in action (KIA). Three others soldiers were injured during the mortar and small arms fire attack on their unit. Staff Sergeant Alexander W. Conrad, 26, of Chandler, Arizona, was an 8-year veteran and well decorated soldier.
[ CLICK HERE to read a Military.com article about this incident. ]
[ CLICK HERE to read a Military.com article about this incident. ]
And, we lost 2 law enforcement officers who died in line of duty vehicle accidents - Agent Christopher Bacon in Minnesota and Officer Charles Irvine in Wisconsin.
Please, pray for these fallen Patriots and their families.
[See our #EndOfWatchWednesday (June 13) 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:
... asks us ... what is significant about June 14th?
THIS WEEK'S HISTORICAL REMINDER FROM OUR FLAG:
... asks us ... what is significant about June 14th?
On this date, June 14th in 1777, a Second Continental Congress resolution adopted the 'Stars & Stripes' as Our Flag of the United States.
Then, in 1916, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed and established June 14th of each year as 'Flag Day' - commemorating the anniversary of the 'Flag Resolution of 1777'.
But, it wasn't until 1949, by way of an Act of Congress signed by President Truman, that June 14th became officially designated as 'National Flag Day'.
While 'Flag Day' is not a federal holiday, there is one state, Pennsylvania, that celebrates it as a state holiday.
So, on this date, please, fly the American Flag at your home and/or business. And take a moment to look upon Our Flag and think of a patriotic person or event whose story of 'Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness' is woven into its red, white, and blue fabric.
Then, in 1916, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed and established June 14th of each year as 'Flag Day' - commemorating the anniversary of the 'Flag Resolution of 1777'.
But, it wasn't until 1949, by way of an Act of Congress signed by President Truman, that June 14th became officially designated as 'National Flag Day'.
While 'Flag Day' is not a federal holiday, there is one state, Pennsylvania, that celebrates it as a state holiday.
So, on this date, please, fly the American Flag at your home and/or business. And take a moment to look upon Our Flag and think of a patriotic person or event whose story of 'Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness' is woven into its red, white, and blue fabric.
Now, please, stand, place your hand upon your heart, and recite together, in a show of unity and hope, the Pledge of Allegiance.
Thanks for participating in today's
Flag Steward Pre-Pledge Tribute
Now, go be a good citizen!!!
Thanks for participating in today's
Flag Steward Pre-Pledge Tribute
Now, go be a good citizen!!!
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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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