Sep
14
September 11th has been designated as Patriot Day by United States Public Law #107-89, which amended Title 36 of the United States Code effective December 18, 2001. The law states that on Patriot Day, the Flag of the United States should be flown at half-staff in honor of the individuals who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks. State and local governments and the people of the United States have been called upon to observe Patriot Day with appropriate programs and activities. Further, the law requests that individuals observe a moment of silence in memory of the victims.
For a flag in a bracket mounted on a house or other building, it is not possible to “half-staff” the flag. Therefore, a tradition of using black ribbons as a sign of mourning can be used. Two black ribbons of suitable length (perhaps, the width and length of one stripe) should be attached at the top of the pole. For a flag hung vertically, a ribbon should be affixed at each end of the “top” heading of the flag. These ribbons should never be attached to the face of the flag itself. One theory on the origin of “half-staff” is that it comes from the military custom of lowering the flag to show, at the time of death, submission to the will of God. Current custom indicates that the flag is “in mourning” when it is at half-staff. It is interesting to note that other countries observe the same tradition at a time of national mourning.
When a flag is flown at half-staff, it should first be raised to the top of the pole and then lowered to half-staff. It is important to note that when the United States flag is flown at “half-staff”, no other flag can be flown at “full-staff”. It is disrespectful to fly any flag higher than the U.S. Flag. On a solemn occasion such as Patriot Day, proper respect should be shown to those who lost their lives as well as the surviving families by flying the U.S. Flag with dignity and respect. The U.S. Flag Code states that the flag should not be flown when it is no longer a fitting emblem for display. When the flag is faded, frayed or ripped, it is not considered to be a dignified symbol of the United States; it is disrespectful to fly the U.S. Flag in such a condition. Citizens should either remove “unserviceable” flags from display or proudly fly a bright, fresh flag during such solemn observances.
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Posted by dlorah
Sep
14
Remembering 9/11
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More than 70,000 fans cheered for the firefighters before observing a 10-second moment of silence to remember those who died Sept. 11, 2001 — when four planes were hijacked and crashed into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a Pennsylvania field.
Chris Buckman, a member of the Iowa City fire department’s honor guard, yells out the steps Saturday as he carries an American flag that flew over ground zero during a ceremony remembering the 2001 terrorist attacks before Iowa’s game against Iowa State. Press-Citizen / Jason A. Cook
The flag remained on the field for the National Anthem.
“It was very moving and very appropriate,” John Hoak, of Dayton, Ohio, said. “It brought tears to my eyes.
Iowa City Press
Sep
11
The American Flag does not belong to any one political party, nor does it represent any one political view. The American flag belongs to all the people of the United States. Nothing told us this more than the way we came together as a people after the tragedies of September 11, 2001. Never had we seen more homes, more cars, more companies waving Old Glory than in the autumn of 2001. The flag was no longer an icon of our grandfather’s era but became once again an emotional symbol galvanizing ordinary citizens of all generations, creeds, and ethnic origins to stand united as Americans.
In reality, our Flag has always been there for all of us. What the flag truly represents is not war, not the government, not an attitude, or a policy or a political stance. Our Star Spangled Banner represents the rights and freedoms we all cherish as American citizens; the right to an education, the freedom to worship as we choose, the right to wave the flag in support of or in opposition of the right to speak out in protest, the freedom to assemble, the right to petition and be heard, the freedom to publish, and the right to vote for change.
We should all remember that having the freedom to dissent is the very reason we should love our country even more and not turn against her. Standing united as a country does not mean we all agree. Patriotism is defined differently depending on your point of view. One of the basic principles represented by this fluttering symbol is that Our nation is indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Remember, no matter what your point of view, Old Glory flies for us all. Don’t take your freedom for granted. Fly Your Flag.
Sep
1
September 11th has been designated as Patriot Day by United States Public Law #107-89, which amended Title 36 of the United States Code effective December 18, 2001. The law states that on Patriot Day is when to fly the flag at half-staff in honor of the individuals who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks. State and local governments and the people of the United States have been called upon to observe Patriot Day with appropriate programs and activities. Further, the law requests that individuals observe a moment of silence in memory of the victims. For a flag in a bracket mounted on a house or other building, it is not possible to “half-staff” the flag. Therefore, a tradition of using black ribbons as a sign of mourning can be used. Two black ribbons of suitable length (perhaps, the width and length of one stripe) should be attached at the top of the pole. For a flag hung vertically, a ribbon should be affixed at each end of the “top” heading of the flag. These ribbons should never be attached to the face of the flag itself. One theory on the origin of “half-staff” is that it comes from the military custom of lowering the flag to show, at the time of death, submission to the will of God. Current custom indicates that the flag is “in mourning” when it is at half-staff. It is interesting to note that other countries observe the same tradition at a time of national mourning.
When a flag is flown at half-staff, it should first be raised to the top of the pole and then lowered to half-staff. It is important to note that when the United States flag is flown at “half-staff”, no other flag can be flown at “full-staff”. It is disrespectful to fly any flag higher than the U.S. Flag. On a solemn occasion such as Patriot Day, proper respect should be shown to those who lost their lives as well as the surviving families by flying the U.S. Flag with dignity and respect. The U.S. Flag Code states that the flag should not be flown when it is no longer a fitting emblem for display. When the flag is faded, frayed or ripped, it is not considered to be a dignified symbol of the United States; it is disrespectful to fly the U.S. Flag in such a condition. Citizens should either remove “unserviceable” flags from display or proudly fly a bright, fresh flag during such solemn observances.