[ Pre-Pledge Tribute for week of June 24-30 ... The PPT for the week of July 1 will be posted by EOD Monday, July 2 ]
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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 24-30 ]
[ 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")__.
Welcomes to this week's Pre-Pledge Tribute
powered by Flag Steward
[ for the week of June 24-30 ]
Today's Flag Status
Our Flag flies at full staff across the USA.
[Note: ME, PA, and MD each have a special State Flag half-staff.]
Our Flag flies at full staff across the USA.
[Note: ME, PA, and MD each have a special State Flag half-staff.]
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THIS WEEK'S FALLEN PATRIOTS TO HONOR:
[ Died in the line of duty during the week of June 17-23 ]
THIS WEEK'S FALLEN PATRIOTS TO HONOR:
[ Died in the line of duty during the week of June 17-23 ]
Thankfully, there were no military personnel who died while deployed to GWOT (Global War on Terror) combat zones last week.
So, during this week, on June 26th, to be exact, we mark the 100th anniversary of Allied victory at the Battle of Belleau Wood during World War I. Here at the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery we pay our respects to the 3,348 U.S. soldiers and Marines who paid the ultimate sacrifice while fighting for freedom during this battle.
Back on the homefront ...
Unfortunately, we did have 2 law enforcement officers who died in line of duty last week -
Senior Police Officer Christopher Driver of Rocky Mount, NC (left picture) and Correctional Officer Tawanna Marin of Florida (right picture).
Please, pray for these fallen Patriots and their families in grief.
[See our #EndOfWatchWednesday (June 20) 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:
... is about the "Great War," the "First World War," the "War to End All Wars."
THIS WEEK'S HISTORICAL REMINDER FROM OUR FLAG:
... is about the "Great War," the "First World War," the "War to End All Wars."
"... with liberty and justice for all" are the closing words of our Pledge. But, America doesn't let the Pledge and its ideals end at its own border.
During this week, we remember three events on two significant dates that propelled America as a force for freedom around the world. After three years of watching from afar, America couldn't standby watching the liberties of people in central and western Europe be taken away anymore. So, on June 26 of 1917, the first American forces landed in France to join the Allied Forces fight against the German Empire during World War I. Then again, on June 26 of 1918, American warriors, namely U.S. Marines, defeated the Germans at the Battle of Belleau Wood - the turning point to end the Great War and the most significant battle beyond America's border at that time. And, finally, on June 28, 1919, Germany and the Allied Powers (Britain, France, Russia, Italy, and the United States) signed the Treaty of Versailles - officially closing World War I and establishing the League of Nations to try and maintain peace.
America had enforced its beliefs in "... liberty and justice for all"
"... with liberty and justice for all" are the closing words of our Pledge. But, America doesn't let the Pledge and its ideals end at its own border.
During this week, we remember three events on two significant dates that propelled America as a force for freedom around the world. After three years of watching from afar, America couldn't standby watching the liberties of people in central and western Europe be taken away anymore. So, on June 26 of 1917, the first American forces landed in France to join the Allied Forces fight against the German Empire during World War I. Then again, on June 26 of 1918, American warriors, namely U.S. Marines, defeated the Germans at the Battle of Belleau Wood - the turning point to end the Great War and the most significant battle beyond America's border at that time. And, finally, on June 28, 1919, Germany and the Allied Powers (Britain, France, Russia, Italy, and the United States) signed the Treaty of Versailles - officially closing World War I and establishing the League of Nations to try and maintain peace.
America had enforced its beliefs in "... liberty and justice for all"
Now, please, stand, place your hand upon your heart, and recite together the Pledge of Allegiance in a show of appreciation for those who fought to victory during World War I.
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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