THE PRE-PLEDGE TRIBUTE FOR THE WEEK OF 9/16 WILL BE POSTED BY END OF DAY ON MONDAY
[ Pre-Pledge Tribute for week of Sep 9 - 15 ]
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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 Sep 9 - 15 ]
[ Pre-Pledge Tribute for week of Sep 9 - 15 ]
[ 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 Sep 9 - 15 ]
Today's Flag Status
(see today's Reminders from Our Flag = we'll have a new PPT by the end of day Monday)
[ for Sep. 15, 2018 ]
Our Flag flies at full staff across the USA, except in SD and TN. And, PA State Flag at half-staff.
(see today's Reminders from Our Flag = we'll have a new PPT by the end of day Monday)
[ for Sep. 15, 2018 ]
Our Flag flies at full staff across the USA, except in SD and TN. And, PA State Flag at half-staff.
GO HERE to find details about today's half-staff honorees
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THIS WEEK'S FALLEN PATRIOTS TO HONOR:
THIS WEEK'S FALLEN PATRIOTS TO HONOR:
Sadly, there were two soldiers who died while serving in Global War on Terror operations last week.
Command Sergeant Major Timothy Bolyard (pictured left), of West Virginia, was killed by an Afghan insider attack.
Staff Sergeant Diobanjo Sanagustin, of California, died in a non-combat incident.
GO HERE to learn more about the life and 24-year Army career of CSM Bolyard
Back on the homefront ...
Two law enforcement officers died in the line of duty last week.
Police Officer Kirt Ricks III in Louisiana and Deputy Aaron Paul Roberts in Missouri died in car accidents
Please, pray for all these fallen patriots and their family and friends in mourning.
[To leave a message and review the most detailed account of this year's law enforcement officers' line of duty deaths, please visit the
Officer Down Memorial Page]
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THIS WEEK'S REMINDER FROM OUR FLAG:
... 'United We Stand' in ... the land of the free and the home of the brave ...
THIS WEEK'S REMINDER FROM OUR FLAG:
... 'United We Stand' in ... the land of the free and the home of the brave ...
During this week, we had two historic, Patriot-evoking events, one obviously in 2001 and another in 1814, that shaped our attitudes and actions toward Our Flag - the flag of the United States of America.
On September 13 and 14, in 1814, the actions of an amateur poet, after 25 hours of relentless British bombardment on Baltimore's Fort McHenry, forever affected how we pay tribute to America's defenders of freedom through Our Flag. Francis Scott Key, who witnessed the perilous fight, the rockets red glare, and the bombs bursting in air, was so amazed that the huge 15-star American flag was still flying victoriously over Fort McHenry that it motivated him to write a poem in honor of the American fighting spirit for freedom. This inspiring poem, called the "Defence of Fort McHenry," was later put to music and renamed "The Star-Spangled Banner," our 'National Anthem'.
Similarly, on September 11, 2001, amid the horrors, chaos, and sadness generated by the terrorist attacks, one act ... yes, one act signaled that Americans would rally to maintain our freedoms in face of this tragedy. It was the flag-raising at Ground Zero by three firefighters who, by raising 'Old Glory,' reflected the mantra that flowed from all Americans that day and for many months thereafter, "United We Stand."
And, so, at least once a week, if not every day, we should 'stand united' during the Pledge and/or Anthem reflecting on and being thankful that we are Americans living in the land of the free because of the brave - while, also, promising to each other that we will be indivisible in our pursuit of liberty and justice for all.
Now, please, 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 - like those today, from 1814 and 2001.
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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