Thread: Question about flying our flag upside down

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For those not knowing the true meaning, it give them a feeling that the country has,,,

GIVEN-UP or SURRENDERED!!!!!!!!!

Never fly the U.S. flag up side!!!!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by WMCMinor

I can't imagine flying her anything but "true". Too much has been lost in blood and lives. I had to search for her last year after the tornado but I found her five doors down. She's a little "weather beaten" but still beautiful!

But you didn't give till you had her back and flying.
I fly mine everyday in the proper manor. lighted at night and no one will change it's position.

I don't comprehend the word surrender it is not an option.

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As I have said before, our flag was born in battle and baptized in blood, it has become known world wide as a symbol of FREEDOM!
I will never fly my flag upside down, it will stand as always for freedom, mine and yours!

Originally Posted by MountainDog

As I have said before, our flag was born in battle and baptized in blood, it has become known world wide as a symbol of FREEDOM!
I will never fly my flag upside down, it will stand as always for freedom, mine and yours!

Was wondering where you were, what happen you get lost on the border today ?

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I am the Flag
Howard Schnauber

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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 Appamatox.
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
KheSan, Saigon, Vietnam know me.
I was there.

I led my troops.
I was dirty, battleworn 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
o'er the land of the free
and the home of the brave.

Thank you, Jim. It is difficult to read without welling up with tears, but I believe that says it all.

I am planning to attend the march in Washington. I also plan on carrying a Mexican flag, and a lighter.