Just Jack Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Mine's out everyday, today it's half-staff..... Please join us in this FLY THE FLAG campaign and PLEASE forward this email immediately to everyone in your address book asking them to also forward it. We have a little less than one week and counting to get the word out all across this great land and into every community in the United States of America. If you forward this email to least 11 people and each of those people do the same...you get the idea. THE PROGRAM IS THIS: On Monday, September 11th, 2006, an American flag should be displayed outside every home, apartment, office, and store in the United States. Every individual should make it their duty to display an American flag on this fifth anniversary of our country's worst tragedy. We do this in honor of those who lost their lives on 9/11, their families, their friends and their loved ones who continue to endure the pain, and those who today are fighting at home and abroad to preserve our cherished freedoms. In the days, weeks and months following 9/11, our country was bathed in American flags as citizens mourned the incredible losses and stood shoulder-to-shoulder against terrorism. Sadly, those flags have all but disappeared. Our patriotism pulled us through some tough times and it shouldn't take another attack to galvanize us in solidarity. Our American flag is the fabric of our country and together we can prevail over terrorism of all kinds. Action Plan: So, here's what we need you to do... (1) Forward this email to everyone you know (at least 11 people). Please don't be the one to break this chain. Take a moment to think back to how you felt on 9/11 and let those sentiments guide you. (2) Fly an American flag of any size on 9/11. Honestly, Americans should fly the flag year-round, but if you don't, then at least make it a priority on this day. Thank you for your participation. May God Bless You and may God continue to Bless the United States of America. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Mine are out every day, too. God Bless America. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinandjokin Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 I have a flag flying at the house that my good friend brought me from Afghanistan. He is Army Special Forces, and this flag was flying at their command post in Kandahar in 2003. I was honored he gave it to me. Quick question (I could probably google it but somebody may have the info): what is the purpose/history of flying a flag half-staff in honor of the deceased? It is a custom I would love to know the origins of. Is it US only or worldwide? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted September 11, 2006 Author Share Posted September 11, 2006 I have a flag flying at the house that my good friend brought me from Afghanistan. He is Army Special Forces, and this flag was flying at their command post in Kandahar in 2003. I was honored he gave it to me. Quick question (I could probably google it but somebody may have the info): what is the purpose/history of flying a flag half-staff in honor of the deceased? It is a custom I would love to know the origins of. Is it US only or worldwide? 769239[/snapback] Here's one webpage that talks a little bit about half-mast, it does mention other countries do it also. Edit: Here's another site that lists out which days to fly your flag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kegtapr Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Mine's out everyday, today it's half-staff..... 769203[/snapback] Glad to hear it's out and flying, but why is it at half staff? I haven't heard a Presidental proclamation stating it should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted September 11, 2006 Author Share Posted September 11, 2006 Glad to hear it's out and flying, but why is it at half staff? I haven't heard a Presidental proclamation stating it should be. 769250[/snapback] First paragraph of this article says he did issue a proclamation. Edit: here it is directly from The White House. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kegtapr Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 First paragraph of this article says he did issue a proclamation. Edit: here it is directly from The White House. 769255[/snapback] Oops, missed that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinandjokin Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Here's one webpage that talks a little bit about half-mast, it does mention other countries do it also. Edit: Here's another site that lists out which days to fly your flag. 769245[/snapback] Cool info, thx Jack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Well, in Canada they also fly it at half mast for deaths. It is kind of sad to see it takes such a tradgedy to get people to show the support for their country by having a flag flying year round. I guess its no longer the in thing to show your patriotism unless its July 4th or September 11th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 If the Bills have the ball, the flags are out If the Pats have the ball, they can do no wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiew Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Both my flags are flying. I want to remember the Aussies who died there too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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