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10.11
2012

Kalamazoo U.S. Flag Retirement Ceremony

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Rotary Club shows how to properly retire an American flag. The Rotary Club of Kalamazoo, Michigan is sponsoring its annual U.S. flag retirement ceremony at a local Veterans Memorial. The group has already started to collect flags from around the county to honor in their hour-long ceremony. With the help of Boy Scout Troops and area veterans’ groups, the flags will be burned according to the U.S. Flag Code, which sets strict guidelines for both the proper use and disposal of American flags. According to Kay Maxson, coordinator of the special affair, the flags will arrive at the park via the VFW Red Arrow Post. The VFW itself has already collected hundreds of flags that need to be properly retired and their drop box is inviting anymore previously-loved flags. The ceremony will let these U.S. flags be retired in a dignified manner and also show the community the necessarily steps. In addition, the Rotary Club will give a brief history of the U.S. flag along with a showing of samples of past flags. As soon as the fire and flags are ready, the Boy Scouts will hold a vigil over the fire until all flags have withered away. After that, … Keep Reading...

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10.05
2012

Bubba Watson Honored to Carry U.S. Flag in Ryder Cup

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American golfer, Bubba Watson, carried the flag to represent the military in 2012 Ryder Cup. Masters golf champion, Bubba Watson, represented military service members “that keep fighting for our freedom” when he took the course carrying the U.S. flag in the Ryder Cup. He further described his sentiment towards the flag by saying, “the military that wears our flag everywhere they go. They give us freedom to play golf, to play the Ryder Cup.” Watson has never been in the military but showed excitement for his chance to represent the country, “That’s the passion: it’s the people that I’ve never met that keep fighting for our freedom, any time you can represent them and hopefully hit some good shots for them.” Watson has particular cause to reach out and support the military. His father Gerry, who first introduced him to the game of golf at the age of six, was a Green Beret in the U.S. Special Forces. Gerry Watson passed away in October 2010, shortly after watching his son compete in the Ryder Cup at Celtic Manor. The tournament was bound to be chalk full of emotions for Watson, since the last time his father watched him play golf … Keep Reading...

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10.02
2012

WWII Merchant Marine Veteran Receives US Flag in Recognition of Service

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Special U.S. flag gift honors WWII Merchant Marine veteran from New York for his service. In Utica, New York, a World War II veteran proudly received an incredible item in recognition for his service to this country. To this day, he is still very proud of his years of service and now for the U.S. flag that flew over the state capital that now belongs to him. On Tuesday September, 25th Harrison (Harry) Charles Preston of New York Mills was honored in a special ceremony. Along with the flag, he also received a certificate authenticating the flag. Preston, 84, who served five years as a Merchant Marine said, “I never had anything like this happen to me before. This (the flag) will be at the New Hartford Legion on display and I plan to leave it with them so it will always be there.” As a Merchant Marine, Preston provided support services such as transporting fuel and supplies during WWII. Up until the late 1980’s Merchant Marines were not even recognized as veterans. US Rep. Richard Hanna, who presented the flag to Harry, commented on this with, “In the Merchant Marines, one out of every 26 people were killed. They … Keep Reading...

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07.25
2012

US Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Colorado Shooting Victims

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President Obama Orders All US Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Colorado Shooting Victims. July 25th, 2012 – Today, President Obama has called for all American flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of the Aurora, Colorado shooting victims and their families.  US flags are to be at half-staff until sunset today in remembrance of those who were lost and the sufferers of the tragic movie theater massacre. Among those who lost their lives in the attack were Jonathan Blunk, a 26-year-old Navy veteran; Jesse Childress, a 29-year-old Air Force cybersystems operator; John Larimer, a 27-year-old-sailor; and Rebecca Wingo, a 32-year-old Air Force veteran.  In a speech to the Veterans of Foreign Wars on Monday, Obama said, “These young patriots were willing to serve in faraway lands, yet they were taken from us at home.”  President Barack Obama Proclaimed: “As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on July 20, 2012, in Aurora, Colorado, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at … Keep Reading...

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06.08
2012

Lost U.S. Flag & WWII Medal Returned to Rightful Owner

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Priceless U.S. Flag and World War II Medal returned after being lost in 2011 Tornado. After a tornado passed through Holt on April 27th, 2011, Margaret Krallman prayed for a miracle to help find her mother-in-laws lost possessions.  Her mother-in-law, Thelma Bennett Krallman, died in the storm at the age of 89 when her house was blown off its foundation and scattered across a block-wide area.  The only remains from where the house once stood are the front steps.  Two items that were lost during the storm were a Purple Heart medal awarded to Staff Sgt. George H. Krallman for his service in World War II and the folded American flag awarded to his family after his death.  These items meant more than anything else to the family and the sifted through the debris for weeks after the storm in search of these items.  They even used a metal detector to try and find the military medal.  After a few weeks pasted without any luck they began to lose hope.  “Everyone had given up, but I said as long as there was dirt, I wouldn’t stop,” Margaret said. “My husband said he couldn’t dig anymore, but I felt like I … Keep Reading...

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06.01
2012

Thanks to Sloane Stephens the American Flag Will Still Fly at French Open

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19 Year-Old, Sloane Stephens, Keeps the US Flag Flying at the French Open    - Paris The 19-year-old, from Coral Springs, Florida delivered her career-best slam performance Friday to guarantee that Old Glory will be overhead at Roland Garros for at least a few more days. Sloane Stephens, along with Christina McHale and Varvara Lapchenko, was one of only three Americans to reach the third round of the French Open in Paris with the notable exits of the high-profile Williams Sisters. Out of the eight teenagers in this year’s open she was the only one to reach the third round.  Stephens carries American interest in the women’s draw into the fourth round after powering past her opponent, Mathilde Johansson, the hometown favorite. Ranked 79th in the world and making only her fourth slam appearance, Stephens, hit 26 winners in the third-round on Friday to eliminate the 27-year-old, Johansson, from France.  Stephens beat Johansson in just over an hour and a half 6-3 and 6-2. The young Sloane Stephens best previous slam performance was last year’s open where she was home at the third round stage. Stephens’s next return to the court could be as the last hope for Americans in … Keep Reading...

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05.30
2012

Veterans Upset About Tattered American Flags Flying Over Memorial Weekend

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Retired Soldiers Dismayed By Frayed US Flags Flying On Memorial Day Reports of disgruntled Veterans in Phoenix and Rhode Island surfaced over Memorial weekend due to American flags that were flown in an unacceptable condition.  Retired Colonel U.S. Army Veteran, Lonnie Barham, decided to take action when at the Public Park in Providence, RI. He saw an American flag in appalling condition. Barham served in Iraq and his son is currently serving in Afghanistan has a lot of pride in the American flag and seeing it in such poor condition is heart breaking.  “It is in absolute tatters,” he told reporters. “I have never seen a flag flown, period, private or public in such deplorable condition. It’s a travesty.” Barham called the city’s Parks and Recreation Department last week and was told the flag would be fixed.  However, on Memorial Day the tattered flag remained on top the flag pole. “Someone in the city is falling down on their responsibility even after being notified they still didn’t take the right course of action, so it’s bothersome,” said Barham.  With no luck, Lonnie Barham turned to NBC 10 News.  After watching their story Providence’s Mayor, Angel Taveras, responded in a tweet … Keep Reading...

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05.24
2012

Memorial Day Half-Staff Etiquette for Flying Flags

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Memorial Day Half-staff Etiquette for Properly Honoring Our Nation’s Heroes. This year Memorial Day falls on Monday, May 27, 2013. While Memorial Day has largely become the “kickoff” to summer with outdoor celebrations and barbecues please take a moment to remember the men and women who died serving in the United States Armed Forces, the reason we celebrate Memorial Day each year. Also, as you prepare for the day’s festivities, keep in mind the proper protocol for flying a flag this (and all subsequent) Memorial Days to properly honor our nation’s heroes. According to United States Code Title 4 Chapter 1, Section 7, “the flag, when flown at half-staff, should be first hoisted to the peak for an instant and then lowered to the half-staff position. The flag should be again raised to the peak before it is lowered for the day. On Memorial Day the flag should be displayed at half-staff until noon only, and then raised to the top of the staff.” An easy way to remember when to fly a flag at half-staff is think of when the entire nation is mourning or remembrance. A Presidential proclamation can also order the lowering of the American flag to half-staff at … Keep Reading...

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