Welcome to Flag Steward's
Stories from Our Flag
for Thursday, October 8, 2020
Stories from Our Flag
for Thursday, October 8, 2020
[ Photo credit: at Daniels Park in Douglas Cty, CO (w/ Pikes Peak standing tall 40+ miles away) - taken by S. Sweeney / Flag Steward ]
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Today's Story from Our Flag
On this date, October 8, in 1890, Eddie Rickenbacker was born in Columbus, Ohio. He became a World War I "Ace" pilot. An "ace" is a pilot who has shot down 5 or more enemy aircraft in combat. During WWI, he shot down 26 German aircraft to become America's leading ace. For his flying heroics and achievements, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross a record 8 times (he's wearing it in the pic below). One of the awards was converted / upgraded to a Medal of Honor - the U.S. military's highest award for bravery.
After the war, he got into auto racing and led Eastern Air Lines for 19 years.
After the war, he got into auto racing and led Eastern Air Lines for 19 years.
Quotes from Our Flag
... thanks to today's b-day boy and Medal of Honor recipient, Eddie Rickenbacker ...
"I can give you a six-word formula for success:
Think things through - then follow through."
"The four cornerstones of character on which the structure of this nation was built are:
Initiative, Imagination, Individuality and Independence."
- Eddie Rickenbacker
And, now it's time to ...
Recite the Pledge of Allegiance
Recite the Pledge of Allegiance
Students across America, at school or at home, let's unite and state together ...
Thanks for participating in today's U.S. Flag tribute.
This is Sean Sweeney, a fellow Flag Steward, signing-off:
Go out and 'be a stud citizen' today
Keep America Beautiful, and remember,
In God We Trust
This is Sean Sweeney, a fellow Flag Steward, signing-off:
Go out and 'be a stud citizen' today
Keep America Beautiful, and remember,
In God We Trust
In God We Trust
(Official motto of the United States of America)
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