The Pre-Pledge Tribute, for the week of Oct 6 - Oct 12, will be published by 2pm EST on Monday, Oct. 7
[ Note: We recommend 3 student-speakers lead and read aloud the 3 parts of the pre-Pledge ceremony. And, assign 1 student to handle the ceremony tech - showing with a laptop or mobile device the ceremony on a screen. Select the 4 presenting students on Monday or Tuesday and have them practice the Pre-PLedge Tribute so on Friday they can give a good, clear, loud ceremony for their classmates ;) Do not read aloud any text with [ brackets ] around it. ONLY READ THE TEXT IN BLUE. ]
[ SPEAKER 1 - read blue text only]
Good morning / afternoon / evening, __(insert name of your group - like "Heritage Elementary" or "Scout Troop" or "Rotary Club")__.
Welcome to the Pre-Pledge Tribute for the week of September 29th - October 5th
Good morning / afternoon / evening, __(insert name of your group - like "Heritage Elementary" or "Scout Troop" or "Rotary Club")__.
Welcome to the Pre-Pledge Tribute for the week of September 29th - October 5th
Half-Staff Alerts for October 6
The U.S. Flag is HALF STAFF across the USA
The U.S. Flag is HALF STAFF across the USA
[ GO HERE to review details about the half-staffs and their honorees - including portraits ]
[ SPEAKER 2 - read blue text only ]
THIS WEEK'S REMINDER FROM OUR FLAG:
... The birth and annual celebration of Thanksgiving ...
THIS WEEK'S REMINDER FROM OUR FLAG:
... The birth and annual celebration of Thanksgiving ...
[ Mr. Brownscombe's vision and painting of America's first Thanksgiving = public domain image ]
During this week in American history, ...
On October 3rd in 1789 and 1863, to be exact, Thanksgiving was proclaimed by Presidents Washington and Lincoln. In George Washington's proclamation on October 3, 1789, he stated, "Congress requested me to recommend to the People of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts..." Unfortunately, Washington's recommendation was not regularly followed or celebrated in November for the next 74 years. Then, on October 3, 1863, in the middle of the difficult Civil War, President Lincoln made Thanksgiving a national holiday of gratefulness to be celebrated every year. Lincoln proclaimed the last Thursday in November as "Thanksgiving Day" and it has been enjoyed by Americans every year from 1863 until now - 156 years later.
On October 3rd in 1789 and 1863, to be exact, Thanksgiving was proclaimed by Presidents Washington and Lincoln. In George Washington's proclamation on October 3, 1789, he stated, "Congress requested me to recommend to the People of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts..." Unfortunately, Washington's recommendation was not regularly followed or celebrated in November for the next 74 years. Then, on October 3, 1863, in the middle of the difficult Civil War, President Lincoln made Thanksgiving a national holiday of gratefulness to be celebrated every year. Lincoln proclaimed the last Thursday in November as "Thanksgiving Day" and it has been enjoyed by Americans every year from 1863 until now - 156 years later.
[ SPEAKER 3 - read blue text only ]
THIS WEEK'S FALLEN PATRIOTS TO HONOR:
THIS WEEK'S FALLEN PATRIOTS TO HONOR:
Thankfully, there were no soldiers killed in the Global War on Terror combat zones last week. But, sadly, there were 3 military service members killed in the line of duty last week. We honor and thank US Army Staff Sergeant Kelly Richards, Major Trevor Joseph, and Navy Seaman Juan Garcia-Herrera for defending our freedoms.
And, back on the homefront ...
And, back on the homefront ...
Sadly, there were 6 first responders who died in the line of duty recently. The 3 peace officers were Captain Liberto in Louisiana, Deputy Hulsey in Kentucky, and Captain Sullivan in California. And the 3 firefighters were Firefighter Nulton in Pennsylvania, Fire Chief Messer in North Carolina, and Firefighter Stavinoha in Texas. We honor and thank them for serving and protecting their communities.
[ To review details of these first responder LODDs (Line of Duty Deaths), please visit the
Officer Down Memorial Page and Firehouse.com LODDs page ]
[ To review details of these first responder LODDs (Line of Duty Deaths), please visit the
Officer Down Memorial Page and Firehouse.com LODDs page ]
Now, stand, place your hand upon your heart, and make this Pledge of Allegiance more meaningful, by honoring Our Flag and all the inspiring stories it tells.
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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