What flag(s) are you flying this weekend?
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As every other day, Old Glory and the Idaho flag.
Eminence
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Six (6) small Old Glory's on the front lawn and a 3x5 thin blue line on the mast.
A large American flag, displayed vertically in front of our garage door. I've had the flag since the 1960s.
When I was in high school, I ran the ROTC color guard that hoisted the flag every morning. "To the Colors" was played on the PA system and every student and teacher became stationery, silent, faced the flag and placed their right hand over their heart while the music was playing. It was a sign of respect for our country that is not often witnessed today.
One of my friends and classmates who was in that color guard was killed in action in Vietnam. I think of him each time I put up the flag at our house, and especially on Memorial Day.
John
When I was in high school, I ran the ROTC color guard that hoisted the flag every morning. "To the Colors" was played on the PA system and every student and teacher became stationery, silent, faced the flag and placed their right hand over their heart while the music was playing. It was a sign of respect for our country that is not often witnessed today.
One of my friends and classmates who was in that color guard was killed in action in Vietnam. I think of him each time I put up the flag at our house, and especially on Memorial Day.
John
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I have a 20' pole so my flag is up 24/7 with night lights affixed. This weekend, it's at half mast……….
The 1775 Grand Union Flag. Causes consternation amongst people who do not know their history. Being an "Ex-Brit" when I saw this flag flying in the Valley Forge Chapel over 50 years ago, I decided to use it. The number of people who "rant and rave" about how dare I fly a British flag on July 4th.???? I guess pre-1776 history is not taught!! Dave_n
Like many others. Old Glory 24/7/365 being lit up at night.
I have always flown this flag.
A special thanks to all those that have posted!
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ArchAngelCD
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On this day we mourn our fallen heroes we should also remember those they left behind. Pray for the children who's Mom or Dad will never come home, for the son or daughter that will never sit at the holiday table again and for the brother or sister you can never see again. They leave a whole in their hearts that can never be filled.
Just remember, our military and veterans make our way of life possible, God bless them all.
I also fly a flag in front of my home every day. If I some how forget my wife picks up the task.
Just remember, our military and veterans make our way of life possible, God bless them all.
I also fly a flag in front of my home every day. If I some how forget my wife picks up the task.
Maddog 521
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Memorial Day
An American flag with a black mourning ribbon is flying here.
An American flag with a black mourning ribbon is flying here.
I am just going to enjoy other's flags after reading in the flag pole thread how complicated it is to set a flag pole!
don't fly any flags any more. just a reason for someone to notice you. i don't want to be noticed.
i appreciate what many have done for this country. it's a shame when you look at what they fought and died for.
i appreciate what many have done for this country. it's a shame when you look at what they fought and died for.
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