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Tag Archives: Patriotic

02.27
2013

City Council Supports Flag Etiquette Program

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University students start their own flag etiquette program called Restore the Glory to repair and replace worn out American flags. A pair of patriotic university students approached the Tiffin city council with a request for old and tattered American flag. They would like to start their own flag etiquette program to replace and repair damaged U.S. flags. Tyler Todd and Micheal Porter, two student Veteran Organization members, plan on calling their program the Restore the Glory project. The program would give American flags proper retirements, provide flag owners a change to replace old flags and educate the public on proper flag etiquette code. “It makes me feel good, especially to see young people out here driving this,” Councilman Jim Roberts said.Councilwoman Lori Ritzler thanked the group for spreading the knowledge of flags in schools. As of February 18th, the Restore the Glory project evaluated 2/3 of the flying American flags in their city and found 29 that needed serious attention and love. Thus far, the group hopes to raise $300 to replace those flags. Council President Paul Elchert thanked the boys for their presentation and agreed the tattered stars and stripes did not properly represent what the flag means or … Keep Reading...

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02.13
2013

U.S. Honor Flag Flies in Memory of Slain Texas Prosecutor

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The U.S. honor flag was a special way to pay tribute to the assistant district attorney. Mark Hasse started his day off like any other, except that on Thursday January 31st he was shot to death on his way to work. As a way to honor the lawyer, a special flag was flown in and escorted from DFW Airport by a motorcade of Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers and Dallas County Sheriff’s Deputies. This particular U.S. honor flag flew over the Texas state capital on September 11th, 2001 and since then has travelled almost 6 million miles to honor fallen U.S. heroes. In the town square many people gathered to see the honor flag raised to half-staff by a Dallas honor guard. The American flag flew at half-staff from Monday February 4th to Tuesday 5th at 4pm. Upon taking the flag down, a military aircraft flew over another ceremony in Hasse’s honor. Fellow attorney Mike McLelland said Hasse would have been very impressed by the patriotic ceremony in his honor. Prior to becoming a prosecutor, Hasse was training to be a Navy pilot. However, a problem with his wrist sent him home, but certainly did not stop him from … Keep Reading...

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01.23
2013

Louisiana Man Receives Flag Violation for Displaying his American Flag

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Resident says the flag violation is punishment for being patriotic. Patrick Hogan, Covington, Louisiana resident follows the same tradition every national holiday: he proudly flies his American flag. This is a routine he has conducted ever since he left the Navy over four decades ago. However, this past Pearl Harbor Day he did not receive his usual warm sentiments for his patriotism. A few days after the holiday, he found a formal flag violation letter in the mail. The letter states that the American flag was not approved by the CAA and must be removed. Specifically, hanging the flag over the garage was against the associations rules. The Tallow Creek Neighborhood Association’s new management company sent the flag violation notice to Hogan with a warning that he must stop the action, or else. Hogan believes such a forceful request is un-American. “They can show all their Christmas decorations and leave their basketball goals at the curb, but I can’t fly my flag,” Hogan asked in disgust. The Louisiana man moved to this neighborhood after 2005 Hurricane Katrina forced him to move. This is the first incident between Hogan and the neighborhood association. No other fellow patriots in Hogan’s neighborhood have … Keep Reading...

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01.10
2013

Hundreds of People with American Flags Line Fallen Officers’ Funeral Processions

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Participants from the Patriot Guard are shocked at overwhelming support for the fallen police officers from so many people with American flags Outside the Kansas Expocentre in Topeka, hundreds of people gathered to line the streets while they held their American flags to show support to two slain police officers Cpl. David Gogian and officer Jeff Atherly and their families. Over 500 U.S. flags waved in the cool breeze as the funeral procession headed toward the burial sites. One giant American flag supported by two Topeka Fire Department aerial trucks displayed the stars and stripes prominently above S.W. Topeka Boulevard. Both men were laid to rest at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery. One retired law enforcement officer Baldwin said he feels the department’s pain in losing two men so dedicated to the job. “They stand the front lines just like everybody else,” Baldwin also commented in reference to military members protecting the country’s freedom and law enforcement officials protecting individual rights. Several citizens even drove many miles to show their support. Phil Boatright traveled a half an hour to hold his flag as he stood in awe watching the funeral procession and large crowd. Boatright has always felt very patriotic with his father … Keep Reading...

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12.19
2012

Thieves Intervening Does Not Stop Veterans from Flag Retiring Tradition

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Veterans lay old flags to rest during their flag retiring tradition despite stolen handmade fire basket Every first Sunday in December American Legion Post 534 from Cincinnati retires torn and tattered American flags by the preferred congressional method of burning. All veterans take this patriotic traditional ceremony very seriously and consider it a great honor. Members give a 21-gun salute, while an honor guard stands at attention. The overused stars and stripes are then burned in a rectangular wrought-iron fire basket made special by a Legion member. This year was no exception for the flag retiring tradition, excluding one distinctive part: thieves stole the handmade fire basket. The unknown perpetrators broke the wrought-iron from its concrete base. In fact, they ripped it completely from the ground and hauled it away. The Legion wishes this was an isolated occurrence, but unfortunately this is the second year in a row someone swiped the basket. Legion veterans concluded the only possible reason to steal this basket is to sell it for scrap. They definitely worked hard for a very tiny amount of iron. Mike Bender, the post’s adjutant and commander of Hamilton County’s 22 posts, described the precautions taken after the first basket … Keep Reading...

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11.15
2012

Louisiana Elementary School Honors First Responders in Patriotic Flag Ceremony

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Woodvale Elementary school holds 11th annual Patriotic Flag Ceremony recognizing those who served in the military or as first responders. The front lawns of a small Louisiana school changed to a haze of red, white and blue the morning of Friday November 3rd as students, faculty, and military personnel gathered to honor first responders and military members and veterans. This was the school’s 11th annual Patriotic Flag Ceremony celebration. In a speech to assembled students, staff, and family members, the principal Monique Vidos said, “It’s a wonderful time to celebrate America and the many privileges we enjoy each day as American citizens.” The heart of the ceremony came when students escorted parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents who have served in the military or as first responders across the stage. These brave people received a special recognition via an energetic applause and eager salutes from students. Thomas Brown’s two granddaughters accompanied him across the stage. Brown, who retired from the Army after a tour in Vietnam, called the appreciated the school showed as a marked change from initial responses he and other retired service members received several decades ago. He also said, “It’s quite an honor that these students now have such … Keep Reading...

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11.14
2012

Oklahoma Elementary Schools Receive New American Flag from Veterans

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Oklahoma Veterans Association presented Monroe Elementary School with new flag. Monday November 5th, the Oklahoma Veterans Association paid a visit to Monroe Elementary School to present them with a brand new American flag and teach them a little bit of proper flag etiquette. Students watched and listened as the veterans lowered the old flag while playing taps and then raised the new flag to the sounds of the National Anthem. The afternoon-long flag program kicked-off with and introduction of three marine veterans and one army vet, all of whom served in the Vietnam War. All four vets gave an introduction to their lives as a veteran. They then showed the crowd three important videos, the first of which was a message explaining what the Pledge of Allegiance means. The next video came from YouTube and featured a song “Thank a Soldier,” written by Trish Lester. A thirdly, the veteran’s showed the students a Marine Corps silent drill team. As another form of proper flag handling, the veterans showed how to fold a flag and what each of the 13 folds means. After that, the folded flag was passed down the line of veterans as everyone saluted it. One veteran Billy … Keep Reading...

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10.12
2012

Clifton Avenue of Flags Celebrates 10 Years of Tradition

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Clifton, New Jersey honors soldiers and veterans by lining the street with American flags. Very few cities around the country can boast about their patriotic spirit quite like Clifton, New Jersey. Five times a year, the Clifton Avenue of Flags lines the streets around City Hall with 1,500 American flags. Each flag represents a living or deceased Clifton military veteran and this year marks the 10th anniversary of the display. Only one year after the September 11th attacks, community members started planting flags around City Hall. This year John Biegel, the organizer of the Avenue of Flags, put together a picnic to commemorate this milestone, which also coincided with the flag-raising for Labor Day and 9/11. Other holidays in which the flags are erected include Memorial Day, Flag Day, Fourth of July, and Veterans Day. All together the flags are displayed five times a year. Each flag is purchased for a one-time fee and represents a Clifton soldier or veteran. The name of the individual is then engraved into a small plaque attached to the flag pole. The current flag count has now reached 1,488, split into 24 sections. Initially in 2002, when the program started, roughly only 200 flags … Keep Reading...

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10.03
2012

American Legion Expands Flag Displays in Downtown Danbury

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Numerous American flags now line the streets of Danbury, Connecticut thanks to the American Legion Post #60 Color Guard. The streets of Danbury, Connecticut never fail to honor the stars and stripes, thanks to the American Legion Post #60 Color Guard. The small band of veterans have previously placed American flags along Main Street in front of the various businesses that participate in the Post’s flag display program. With the recent expansion of the program, flags will now fly along White Street and West Street in Danbury. On Labor Day, while most of the town was still snug in bed, American Legion Color Guard member Bob Krokovich, Sr. and Allen Keeler, along with the Mayor Mark Boughton and Mayoral Aide P.J. Prunty, strolled the city, placing flags in front of the newly added businesses. Robert Krokovich, Sr. resides as Co-Captain of the flag program and helped launch this patriotic program along with continuing to help expand its reach around the community. Krokovich commented with, “Displaying the Nation’s flag is dear to us and I thank our participating businesses along with Mayor Mark Boughton, P.J. Prunty from the Mayor’s office and Councilman Tom Saadi for making the expansion of this patriotic … Keep Reading...

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09.21
2012

Girl Helps Raise Money for Stoughton Giant Flag

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The city of Stoughton rented a giant flag for special days, such as September 11, which inspired a young girl to help raise money for a permanent city flag. Christine Iacobucci needed to cover an event in Stoughton last year for the 10th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Since she was unable to find a babysitter, her daughter Isabella had to come with her to cover the event. Though she was only six years of age at the time, Isabella was so moved by the ceremony, she sang a patriotic song for the audience that she had learned at school. Upon discussing the flag ceremony with the Stoughton fire chief, Isabella found out that the giant 30 x 60 foot flag had to be rented for special occasions, such as the 10th anniversary memorial service of the September 11 attacks. Isabella was determined to get a permanent flag, so with the help of her mom, fundraising for the flag began not long after the ceremony. With the help of promoting the fundraising opportunity through Facebook and word of mouth, they raised $2,400 to put towards purchasing the new giant flag. The permanent Stoughton giant flag flew earlier this year … Keep Reading...

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