Flag Day 2012 is today.  Actually, many of you already know that it is always celebrated on June 14th     You should see it proudly waving in your daily travels.  What does it represent to you?  To many it is the symbol of our nation stating that we are ......one nation, under God, with liberty and justice for all.  Yes, the Pledge of Allegiance is how we salute her with hands over our heart or a military salute.  We owe her much!  She waves from Earth to the moon in honor of America and those who defend or have defended this great country.

The American Flag

How do we show her at least a minimum of respect?  We all should know these basics.  Let's begin! 

Fly our flag from sunrise to sunset and if it is lighted well, keep it waving through the night.  The Colors should not be flown during rain or other inclement weather.

Always fly it with the field of blue at the top.  When in print the field is always to the left.  When worn on uniform sleeves the field is always pointing forward.

The flag should be hoisted briskly each morning and lowered slowly in the evening.

NEVER let your flag touch the ground ever!

Always fold your flag properly if you know how or simply fold it when in storage.  It is not to be bunched or crumpled and placed in a heap somewhere.  Again, respect is in order.

Flags should be retired when they're worn and old not simply thrown out with the trash.  They are usually burned during a ceremony which I believe the Boy Scouts of America still conduct.  If you've never been to one of these make it a point to attend at least one, very enlightening.

Need to discuss your Real Estate wants?     I'm here to listen!      239-961-2724 

Our Solar System

          Serving the Naples neighborhoods of Aqualane Shores, Olde Naples, Port Royal, Royal Harbor & More

 

6 Comments on Flag Day ~ It's Not Just for Vexillologists Any More

JUN
14
924,254 Points 13 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Kevin,

Both Ron and I are proud to be Americans.  As much as we have traveled to wonderful destinations, we are always happy to be home in the US.  My mother who was French often talked about moving back to France.  On a trip there with her, we looked around Paris for suitable places for her, none of them pleased her.  She later admitted, she loved being an American and visiting France was better than living there. LOL A
11:26am • #1
395,000 Points 1 Featured Post Called Shot Master

Ron & Alexandra, it seems I am always finding people who say they don't like it here.  When I ask why do you stay it often brings about silence.  I have traveled to many places and like you and your Mom find that there is no other place like America.  Your comment is a perfect example of what I mean. 
7:34pm • #2
JUN
15
793,459 Points Outside Blog

Proud to be an American.
12:54pm • #3
JUN
16
395,000 Points 1 Featured Post Called Shot Master

Every day Joshua, every day!
5:45pm • #4
JUN
19
794,539 Points 80 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Kevin, the real red, white and blue should always be honored & we are so fortuanate in this country...people just don't know... thanks for a wonderful post
1:52pm • #5
395,000 Points 1 Featured Post Called Shot Master

Stars and stripes forever Ginny, thank you!
5:32pm • #6


What does the graphic say?
Leave a response…

(optional)
Spam Prevention:
 
Im000583_edited Rainmaker_large

Kevin J. May Naples, FL Southwest Florida Real Estate

Naples, FL

More about me…

Prudential Florida Realty

Address: 621 Fifth Avenue South, Naples, FL, 34102

Office Phone: (239) 659-2400 x 5911

Cell Phone: (239) 961-2724

Email Me

Informative and entertaining witticisms pertaining to Real Estate and it's related realms both historically and anecdotally. The commentary should be thought provoking within an informal environment.


Listings

Links

Archives

RSS 2.0 Feed for this blog

Find FL real estate agents and Naples real estate on ActiveRain.