[DeTomaso] Flag Day

[Larry - Ohio Time Corp.]

I would just like to wish all of you a happy Flag Day. This link 
http://www.usflag.org/uscode36.html    has our flag code on it. It should be 
mandatory reading for all.

Larry - Cleveland



Submitted by : Mary D., Winn Parish Library

Remember Me?

Some people call me Old Glory, others call me the Star-Spangled Banner, but 
whatever they call me, I am your flag, the flag of the United States of 
America.
I remember some time ago people lined up on both sides of the street to 
watch the parade, and naturally, I was always there, proudly waving in the 
breeze.
When your daddy saw me coming, he immediately removed his hat and placed it 
over his heart. Remember? And you, I remember you standing there straight as 
a soldier. You didn't have a hat, but you were giving the right salute.
Remember your little sister? Not to be outdone, she was saluting the same as 
you, with her hand over her heart. Remember?
What happened? I'm still the same old flag. Oh, I have added a few more 
stars since you were a boy, and a lot more blood has been shed since those 
parades of long ago. But I don't feel as proud as I used to. When I come 
down your street, you just stand there with your hands in your pockets. I 
may get a small glance, but then you look away.
I see children running around and shouting. They don't seem to know who I 
am. I saw one man take off his hat and look around. He didn't see anybody 
else with his hat off, so he quickly put his back on. Is it a sin to be 
patriotic? Have you forgotten what I stand for and where I've been? Anzio, 
Normandy, Omaha Beach, Guadacanal, Korea, and Vietnam. Take a look at the 
memorial honor rolls some time. Look at the names of those who never came 
back in order to keep this republic free. One nation under God. When you 
salute me, you are actually saluting them.
Well, it won't be long until I'll be coming down your street again. So, when 
you see me, stand straight and place your right hand over your heart.
I'll salute you by waving back.
And I'll know that you remembered.