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05.22
2013

Celebrating Memorial Day

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Find out the meaning behind celebrating Memorial Day and plenty of fun and patriotic ways to spend the day. Why do we celebrate Memorial Day? This American holiday, always observed the last Monday in May, is meant to honor all the men and women who have given their lives while serving in the United States military. The holiday was originally called Decoration Day and came about a couple years following the Civil War. However, it was not until 1971 that Memorial Day became an official holiday. Flags are also to be displayed at half-staff until noon on Memorial Day. After that, the proper flag etiquette calls for them to be raised to full height. Half-staff flags are an extra way of honoring all our fallen heroes. If you have any more questions regarding displaying flags on Memorial Day, we have more information for you in a previous Memorial Day blog post. How do you plan on celebrating Memorial Day? Here are a few ideas. Some people honor fallen soldiers by visiting cemeteries where loved ones are buried. If you really want to show your respect, try placing a small American flag by the graves of veterans or special grave markers … Keep Reading...

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05.21
2013

921 American Flags Fly for Fallen Heroes

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During the opening ceremony for the Field of Honor, 921 American flags flew in honor of fallen US heroes. Over 900 U.S. flags lined the entire parade route at the Airborne & Special Operations Museum in order to honor military troops. The 921 flags to be exact were part of the opening ceremony for the sixth annual Field of Honor. David Kuhn honored his father he never knew during the Saturday ceremony. He placed his own US flag at the entrance of the Field. Kuhn was born the day his father was killed in World War II after his B-17 bomber was shot down over Germany. But his story was one of 10 that were told during the patriotic event. Paul Galloway, the executive director of the museum, said he gets such an awesome feeling when he looks out over 900+ flags blowing in the wind. But even though the ceremony is meant to celebrate and honor the sacrifices for the country, there was still a slight sadness among everyone remembering a lost loved one. The Field of Honor celebration comes just before Memorial Day, a holiday also dedicated to honoring all US military members. If you have a fallen … Keep Reading...

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05.10
2013

WW II Veteran Wants to See More Flags

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After urging city officials to fly more flags, one WW II veteran gets closer to his flag raising goal. Jim Walsh, 87, has one goal for his city: fly more American flags. After talking to city officials, the WW II veteran inched closer to his ultimate goal. Last week he announced the creation of the “U.S. American Flag Committee Fund,” as he stood outside the police station. The small event drew many veterans, active military members, and other supporters in the community. Every person held an American flag while Walsh led the crowd in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Walsh believes, “The American flag is our symbol of unity. The responsibility of remembrance falls to all of us, not just those serving in uniform, but every man, woman, and child who woke up this morning in the land of the free.” The veteran served in the Army during the Battle of the Bulge. Walsh has already received approval to install 32 U.S. flags along the Market Street Bridge, which will cost about $1,000. He is hoping to gather enough donations to cover the cost. A special fund has been set up to help aid that. Walsh also wants to have … Keep Reading...

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05.09
2013

Bay Men’s Club Provides Free Flags to Businesses

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The Bay Men’s Club decided to provide, put up and maintain free flags to businesses throughout Bay Village. The Bay Men’s Club wanted to do something patriotic for their city of Bay Village, Ohio and the local businesses. They decided to establish their own free flags program throughout their city. The project will provide, erect, and maintain several U.S. flags around the city at different business locations. The club is now seeking donations for the project so they can give the flags to the business for free. Club organizers suspect about 36 flags would be put up around the city’s main shopping plazas at participating offices and stores. The flags will be set up by Memorial Day and will fly until Labor Day in September. At that time, Bay Club members will take them down and safely store them until next year. Currently, the Bay Men’s Club is making a list of potential locations around Bay Village that would quality for their free flag services. They will also take requests from any business owners who wish to be a part of the patriotic program. If your business or office needs a flag, check out CVSFlags.com. CVS Flags specializes in a … Keep Reading...

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05.08
2013

Flagpole Guidelines

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Just in time for Memorial Day – Flagpole guidelines regarding the height of a flagpole appropriate for various sized flags. Since the early days of this country, the U.S. Flag Code has outlined proper flag etiquette on everything from when, where, and how you should fly an American flag. But, did you know there are also general guidelines for the appropriate height of a flagpole? American flags come in all sizes, from a handheld stick flag, to a large flag that covers an entire football field. The United States Flag Code suggests appropriate sizes flagpoles for various sized American flags. Use this list to ensure your flagpole matches your flag!   Small home flags: 3 x 5 foot American flag– 15 to 20 feet high flagpole 4 x 6 foot American flag– 20 to 25 feet high flagpole Medium sized flags: 5 x 8 foot American flag– 25 feet high flagpole 6 x 10 foot (up to 8 x 12 foot) American flag– 40 to 45 feet high flagpole 8 x 12 foot (up to 10 x 15 foot) American flags – 50 feet high flagpole Large, commercially flown flags: 10 x 15 or 10 x 19 American flags – … Keep Reading...

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05.07
2013

Mystery Patriot Plants American Flags

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Late one night, a mystery patriot planted U.S. flags all around the neighborhoods of Sandwich, Illinois. In Sandwich, Illinois, Dan Kelleher woke up last Thursday like any other day. Except when he stepped outside to grab the paper, he noticed a small American flag planted right next to his mailbox. And when he took a drive around the whole block, he saw every house had a stick flag placed neatly next to their mailbox. Kelleher told the news crew Friday, “Then I drove around the whole block and I said, ‘Wow, they’re at all the houses.’ We want to thank whoever did this, because it was a thoughtful, beautiful gesture.” Unfortunately, the mystery patriot who planted the 57 flags in front of houses is yet to be identified. Residents of the community figure the secret flag-planter must have acted during the night since nobody saw anything. Another resident, Terry Adams, expressed her gratitude with, “It put a smile on my face. We do have a great neighborhood.” The flags appeared just 10 days after two bombs exploded at the Boston Marathon. The Sandwich area is home to many firefighters and police officers, who were all deeply touched by the act … Keep Reading...

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05.01
2013

American Legion Retires U.S. Flags

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American Legion retires U.S. flags as they pay their utmost respect to Old Glory. Last week, 12 members of the American Legion Post 20 stood at attention during a very special flag retirement ceremony. Friends and family members also gathered to pay their respects. Legion Commander Bob Masters said, “You would be surprised how many people do not know how to dispose of flags properly and just throw them away.” Masters lead the flag retirement ceremony that honorably disposed of torn, tattered, and faded American flags. During the ceremony, several post commanders gave short speeches on what the American flag really meant to them. After they said their peace, they handed the flag to Masters who then placed to flags in the fire. Burning the flags and then burying the ashes is the proper way to dispose of unserviceable flags. One Legion member believes the true power of the ceremony comes from the fact that several men have died for the flag. Because of this, the American flag deserves the utmost respect. In total, the Legion honored 12 flags. However, they have more than 30 waiting back at their post. The commander said they simply did not want to do … Keep Reading...

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04.26
2013

American Legion Offers Dignified Flag Ceremony

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The Waxhaw American Legion Post 208 offers a dignified flag ceremony for old U.S. flags. Most Americans know that the U.S. flag should be treated with honor and respect. However, if they haven’t served in the military or scouts, they may not know what to do exactly with a flag when it becomes old, torn, tattered, or faded. According to the U.S. flag code, once an American flag is in a condition that renders it unfit to fly as a symbol of the United States, it should be destroyed by burning in a dignified way; the key words being “dignified way.” The Waxhaw post decided they would help their community with a little spring cleaning and properly retire any old flags people might have had. The post recently had two mailboxes painted that they used as drop boxes to collect the U.S. flags. Post commander James Grainger said they got so many flags they had to be periodically removed from the mailboxes and stored inside until the ceremony. This will not be the first, or last, dignified flag ceremony they American Legion hosts. The last one they held turned into quite the extravagant spectacle! The color guard and Boy Scouts … Keep Reading...

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04.12
2013

Volunteers Help Plant U.S. Flags for a Fallen Marine

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Community members from all around came to help set up a giant display of U.S. flags for a fallen Marine. In Highland, Illinois, hundreds of community members donated their time to help honor fallen Marine Corporal Aaron Ripperda. The volunteers helped plant hundreds of U.S. flags for the Marine, who was one of seven killed during a training exercise in Nevada. In order to show respect, the volunteers are lining the streets with American flags. The task alone is not easy, but the end result is an absolutely gorgeous sight. A family member of Ripperda said, “It really shows us how many people out there really care and it’s good.” But for the whole family, the patriotic gesture is more than they could have ever imagined. Flag Man, Larry Eckhardt is behind this grand American flag display. The Flag Man travels the country honoring fallen U.S. soldiers from all 50 states with tons and tons of American flags. For the past seven years, Eckhardt has been out travelling ten states in particular, helping communities show their appreciation for those who served. The Flag Man draws an eager crowd wherever he goes, which is a good thing because he needs the … Keep Reading...

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04.01
2013

Flag Man Honors Fallen Soldier with 2,280 American Flags

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Traveling the country for seven years, Flag Man honors soldiers in his own unique way. Last week in Estherville, Iowa hundreds of people gathered to help set up thousands of American flags in honor of fallen soldier, Staff Sgt. Steven Blass. The over 2,000 American flag display is attributed to one special person they call the Flag Man. From Little York, Illinois, Larry Eckhardt enjoys traveling the country and paying his respects to all those who have served and given their lives to this country. This is now the 105th time Eckhardt has put on his special U.S. flag memorial. He started his tradition seven years ago. “There are a lot of freedoms out there that these men and women are guaranteeing us that we have. So it’s important that these flags protect him on his last trip,” said Eckhardt. Now in Iowa, Larry and his supporters line the city streets along the funeral procession route with the American flags. One town resident described the scene as “absolutely beautiful,” and a great way to honor they fallen soldier. Larry sees this as his way to giving back to all his heroes. Credit: KCRG | WhoTV

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