Welcome to Flag Steward's
Stories from Our Flag
for Thursday, December 3, 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 Inspirational Quote from Our Flag
... comes on the anniversary of then Lieutenant John Paul Jones flying America's first flag,
the Continental Colors (aka the Grand Union Flag) ...

"I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast;
for I intend to go in harm's way."

- John Paul Jones
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[ aka "Father of the American Navy" ]

Today's Inspirational Moment from Our Flag
... my son and I remember Poppy / my dad / U.S. Army LTC Edward J. Sweeney Jr.
on 12th anniversary of his departure (3/16/1946 - 12/2/2008)
His life of service to and love for America spurred me to start this Flag Steward service ...

And, now it's time to ...
Recite the Pledge of Allegiance

Students across America, at school or at home, please, 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

​In God We Trust
(Official motto of the United States of America)
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​Flag Steward (formerly known as Beacon of Honor and originally incorporated as GivingVu.org, Inc. in 2013) is a nonpartisan, student-inspired, Veteran-led 501(c)(3) tax-deductible nonprofit organization based in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.  Tax ID# 46-2457373