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Phil Coopy · « **on:** May 31, 2010, 04:12:12 PM »

Looked down my street this morning(Memorial Day) and only one flag was flying........mine.

Phil

rustler · « **Reply #1 on:** May 31, 2010, 04:24:52 PM »

You should be in England now. St. George flags everywhere. Why? The world soccer event is about to start. We'll have nothing but soccer, soccer, soccer, for weeks to come! Thinks - isn't U.S.A. in this event? Just don't go beating us please!! We'd never hear the end of it!!

Brett Buck · « **Reply #2 on:** May 31, 2010, 04:43:39 PM »

Quote from: rustler on May 31, 2010, 04:24:52 PM

Thinks - isn't U.S.A. in this event?

Nobody knows. The Pro Bowlers Association has an event in Racine Wisconsin this weekend, that shoved World Cup Soccer off the front pages.

Brett

Paul Taylor · « **Reply #3 on:** May 31, 2010, 04:47:50 PM »

Quote from: Phil Coopy on May 31, 2010, 04:12:12 PM

Looked down my street this morning and only one flag was flying........mine.

Phil

I would move if I were you.

We have several flags up in our neighborhood.

peabody · « **Reply #4 on:** May 31, 2010, 05:15:57 PM »

I post mine whenever the weather is good.
And I know that I will be home to post it a dusk.

George · « **Reply #5 on:** May 31, 2010, 06:00:41 PM »

Mine's up.

George

Mike Scholtes · « **Reply #6 on:** May 31, 2010, 06:10:54 PM »

Well, here's ONE place Old Glory is flying:

Scott B. Riese · « **Reply #7 on:** May 31, 2010, 06:39:47 PM »

Until the troops come home my flag is up 24-7-365.

john e. holliday · « **Reply #8 on:** May 31, 2010, 08:31:26 PM »

Our flag is up everyday.

Paul Taylor · « **Reply #9 on:** May 31, 2010, 08:57:32 PM »

Those flags that are up 24 hrs a day need to have a spot light on them.
Our flag will be retired soon. Ours is getting faded.
I hate to see them when they are tattered and torn.

Bill Gruby · « **Reply #10 on:** May 31, 2010, 10:04:46 PM »

Quote from: Scott B. Riese on May 31, 2010, 06:39:47 PM

Until the troops come home my flag is up 24-7-365.

Thank you, that's two of us. Yes Paul mine has a light on it.

"Billy G"

Norm Faith Jr. · « **Reply #11 on:** May 31, 2010, 10:32:24 PM »

Quote from: Phil Coopy on May 31, 2010, 04:12:12 PM

Looked down my street this morning and only one flag was flying........mine.

Phil

Our little town lined the streets as the hearse brought home one of our own, Army Major Wayne Culver, killed in Numaniyah, Iraq , last Monday by a "IED" he was 44 years old, wife and two kids. That's sad!

http://epaper.wehco.com/Daily/skins/ElDorado/

Norm

Bill Hodges · « **Reply #12 on:** June 01, 2010, 05:47:26 AM »

I proudly put my flag out every morning.

Bill Hodges

John Stiles · « **Reply #13 on:** June 01, 2010, 06:27:53 AM »

Quote from: Scott B. Riese on May 31, 2010, 06:39:47 PM

Until the troops come home my flag is up 24-7-365.

Mine too........I did replace it with a brand new flag for M-day..........ceremoniously!

Bill Gruby · « **Reply #14 on:** June 01, 2010, 06:48:02 AM »

A little off to the side but about the Flag for sure. My wife and I went to a Concert and Vocal Affair this month. It was dedicated to a local WWII veteran that had passed away the week before. Everything went as expected till the Pledge of Allegence. To my dismay when they were asked to recite it at least 80% of that packed hall put their hands over their hearts and recited the Pledge SITTING DOWN. Not a TYPO, they never stood up. A young Warrent Officer went to the front and stopped the proceedings and demanded that they stand. They did.

"Billy G"

Ward Van Duzer · « **Reply #15 on:** June 01, 2010, 07:50:10 AM »

Hopefully, no one used their left hand...

George · « **Reply #16 on:** June 01, 2010, 08:47:49 AM »

Quote from: Ward Van Duzer on June 01, 2010, 07:50:10 AM

Hopefully, no one used their left hand...

I'm guessing that you are referring to that picture of the Obama's using their left hand. I checked on Snopes and it was a hoax picture. The buttons and rings were added to lend credibility. He's bad enough without the contrived stuff.

George

John Desrosiers · « **Reply #17 on:** June 01, 2010, 09:36:37 AM »

My flag is the only one on my st. too. I have a photo of obama in my bathroom behind my toilet.

Chuck Feldman · « **Reply #18 on:** June 01, 2010, 10:38:42 AM »

Hello Phil,

I do my best to fly the flag everyday. I also try not to leave it up overnight. Most days I do OK but sometimes not. Come this Fathers day I will get a new flag. I think I should light it this time then I would have no problems forgeting it. I have worn out several flags and they are folded up in my closet. I think it is time to burn them in the best way I can. I will build a nice hot fire in my burner and put them in there. Probably not the proper way but I see nothing wrong with it.

I have to say that I believe we are witnessing a revolution of sorts that is long over due. I am hoping for a complete change out of congress this election. We all need to get involved and regain our country. Unfortunately we now have a man who is President that I do not respect. For me this is a first and I certainly do not like it. He has to go.

Chuck Feldman

Bill Gruby · « **Reply #19 on:** June 01, 2010, 10:55:55 AM »

Anyone wishing to dispose of an American Flag in the proper way can contact their local American Legion Post. They do this once a year.

"Billy G"

Dalton Hammett · « **Reply #20 on:** June 01, 2010, 01:51:30 PM »

A story with a brighter note - my youngest daughter and her fiancee have just purchased a home in Albion - a pretty small town - and the property has a large flag pole that is illuminated. A number of her new neighbors stopped in to introduce themselves to them and to let them know that they would be very happy to assist with making sure the flag is properly displayed anytime they would not be home. That kind of make you feel good !!!

Dalton H.

Bill Heher · « **Reply #21 on:** June 01, 2010, 03:01:51 PM »

Mine waved proudly, and was the only one I saw on my street. I went to visit my buddy Tom- his brand new one was flying but also solo on his street.

I also take mine to any launch on the Space Coast I get to. Last shuttle launch a guy asked me if that was my flag and nodded to it flying above my pick-up - I said " No, that is OUR flag". He gripped my hand - shook it firmly and replied " Best answer I ever heard - thanks from a 20 year Marine". Kind of a fitting end to a great day.

Randy Ryan · « **Reply #22 on:** June 01, 2010, 03:13:04 PM »

Mines up.

rustler · « **Reply #23 on:** June 01, 2010, 03:32:37 PM »

Quote from: rustler on May 31, 2010, 04:24:52 PM

You should be in England now. St. George flags everywhere. Why? The world soccer event is about to start. We'll have nothing but soccer, soccer, soccer, for weeks to come! Thinks - isn't U.S.A. in this event? Just don't go beating us please!! We'd never hear the end of it!!

Guess I jumped in a little early on this one. Didn't appreciate the significance of Memorial Day in the first post. Please excuse flippant reply, I do appreciate all that all our servicemen give for our benefits.

Brett Buck · « **Reply #24 on:** June 01, 2010, 06:59:17 PM »

Quote from: rustler on June 01, 2010, 03:32:37 PM

Guess I jumped in a little early on this one. Didn't appreciate the significance of Memorial Day in the first post. Please excuse flippant reply, I do appreciate all that all our servicemen give for our benefits.

Oh, it wasn't that far out of bounds, I just like tweaking soccer fans. I hear they are a forgiving lot.

Brett

Jim Pollock · « **Reply #25 on:** June 01, 2010, 09:27:10 PM »

I flew my Flag all week! We are memorializing our fallen heros who have defended our nation and flag since the Revolutionary war. Hopefully the rest of you vets know the reason also!

Jim Pollock

john e. holliday · « **Reply #26 on:** June 02, 2010, 08:44:33 AM »

It just now hit me. Our local race track did not have the ceremony like in the past. In the past all the drivers as a group would come to the front stretch. The rest of the crews would follow. The announcer would ask everyone to stand during the entry of the groups. Did not have a color gaurd either. Then the invocation, the Pledge of Allegiance and playing of the National Anthem. Maybe it is because we lost a great driver a few days before I beleive in a work accident. They said he had won three races the previous weekend. They mentioned his name on the World of Outlaws Sprint race. Jesse Hockett was one terrific sprint driver as well as late model. Would go and see him every time he came to the track. One fine young man no longer with us.

Larry Cunningham · « **Reply #27 on:** June 02, 2010, 12:49:01 PM »

EVERY day should be a flag day. And EVERY veteran's cemetery is just as honorable as Arlington.

God bless our soldiers, everywhere, for all time.

L.

"Nothing so needs reforming as other people's habits." -Mark Twain

Robert Jones · « **Reply #28 on:** June 03, 2010, 10:01:13 AM »

Quote from: rustler on May 31, 2010, 04:24:52 PM

You should be in England now. St. George flags everywhere. Why? The world soccer event is about to start. We'll have nothing but soccer, soccer, soccer, for weeks to come! Thinks - isn't U.S.A. in this event? Just don't go beating us please!! We'd never hear the end of it!!

The USA could win the whole shootin' match and still don't think anyone would care. The only thing more boring than a soccer game is another soccer game.

Phil Coopy · « **Reply #29 on:** June 03, 2010, 01:31:31 PM »

My wife sez she'll take a soccer game over watchin' airplanes fly in a circle.

Phil

Bill Heher · « **Reply #30 on:** June 03, 2010, 08:50:27 PM »

She's been talking to my wife while I'm out of town I bet. I think mine would rather watch paint dry than my flying!