Thread: FLY THE FLAG

I AM THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
By Howard Schnauber
I am the flag of the United States of America.
My name is "Old Glory".
I fly atop the world's tallest buildings.
I stand watch in America's halls of justice.
I fly majestically over institutions of learning.
I stand guard with power in the world.
Look up and see me.

I stand for peace, honor, truth and justice.
I stand for freedom.
I am confident.
I am arrogant.
I am proud.

When I am flown with my fellow banners,
My head is a little higher,
My colors a little truer.

I bow to no one!
I am recognized all over the world.
I am worshipped -- I am saluted.
I am loved -- I am revered.
I am respected -- and I am feared.

I have fought in every battle of every war
for more then 200 years.
I was flown at Valley Forge, Gettysburg,
Shiloh and Appomattox.
I was there at San Juan Hill,
the trenches of France,
in the Argonne Forest, Anzio, Rome
and the beaches of Normandy, Guam,
Okinawa, Korea, and Vietnam.
I was there. I led my troops.
I was dirty, battle-weary and tired,
but my soldiers cheered me
And I was proud.

I have been burned, torn and trampled
on the streets of countries I have helped set free.
It does not hurt, for I am invincible.

I have been soiled upon, burned, torn
and trampled on the streets of my country.
And when it's by those whom I've served in battle -- it hurts.
But I shall overcome -- for I am strong.

I have slipped the bonds of Earth
and stood watch over the uncharted frontiers of space
from my vantage point on the moon.
I have borne silent witness
to all of America's finest hours.
But my finest hours are yet to come.

When I am torn into strips
and used as bandages
for my wounded comrades on the battlefield,
When I am flown at half-mast to honor my soldier,
Or when I lie in the trembling arms
of a grieving parent at the grave of their fallen son or daughter,
I am proud.

MY NAME IS "OLD GLORY".
LONG MAY I WAVE.
DEAR GOD IN HEAVEN,
LONG MAY I WAVE.

Lovely!!! Thanks for posting! My flag is flying everyday!

Originally Posted by USA_born

I fly mine every day 24hours a day. I don't need a special day to do so.

Likewise! My porch flag accompanied us too the Shenandoah rally. It's starting to fade, but she's splendid nonetheless!

Oh dear red, white, and blue, for ME an AMERICAN, ONLY YOU will do, and may I ever to GOD and YOU remain TRUE!

Todays the day

Originally Posted by jimpasz

Todays the day

Does anyone know if we are to display at half mast today?

Yes..

The United States Flag should be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Thursday September 11, 2008 In observance of Patriot Day, fly the American flag at half-staff from sunrise until sunset A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America September 11, 2001, was etched into America's memory when 19 terrorists attacked us with barbarity unequaled in our history. On Patriot Day, we cherish the memory of the thousands of innocent victims lost, extend our thoughts and prayers to their families, and honor the heroic men and women who risked and sacrificed their lives so others might survive.

Since 9/11, we have recognized the threat posed by terrorists to the safety of the American people and worked to protect our homeland by fighting terrorists abroad. We are confronting terrorism by advancing freedom, liberty, and prosperity as an alternative to the ideologies of hatred and repression. Our Nation pays tribute to our courageous men and women in uniform serving around the world and the devoted members of our law enforcement, public safety, and intelligence communities at home who work night and day to protect us from harm and preserve the freedom of this great Nation. Seven years ago, ordinary citizens rose to the challenge, united in prayer, and responded with extraordinary acts of courage, with some giving their lives for the country they loved. On Patriot Day, we remember all those who were taken from us in an instant and seek their lasting memorial in a safer and more hopeful world. We must not allow our resolve to be weakened by the passage of time. We will meet the test that history has given us and continue to fight to rid the world of terrorism and promote liberty around the globe. By a joint resolution approved December 18, 2001 (Public Law 107-89), the

Congress has designated September 11 of each year as "Patriot Day."

working4change

Thanks for the info

You're welcome. http://www.gettysburgflag.com/FlyFlagHalfMast.php

Originally Posted by redpony353

YEP I WILL FLY THE RED WHITE AND BLUE ON SEPT. 11 LIKE ALWAYS. UNFORTUNATELY I CANT FLY THE FLAG EVERYDAY AS I AM WORRIED SOMEONE WILL TAKE IT OR DAMAGE IT.

Don't live your life out of FEAR.. FLY IT !!!! You KEEP PUSHING till they back down..