To: Brad's Gramma
Today is the 12th anniversary that my American Flag was flown over the Iwo Jima War Memorial in commemoration of my career in the Marines. I retired at the end of August, 1992, and I requested my flag to be flown over the War Memorial on Flag Day and my command wondered why I had nor requested July 4th. I explained that I received an American Flag from Senator Thruston Morton when I was kid, and I received it on Flag Day, so it has always been important to me.
I just replaced my outdoor flag this morning with a new one in honor of Flag Day.
269 posted on
06/14/2004 9:38:15 AM PDT by
Chieftain
(To all who serve and support those who serve - thank you!)
To: Chieftain
Woo-hoo!!! Congratulations! And thanks for serving our country and doing your part to keep her safe and free! HUGS!!
271 posted on
06/14/2004 9:40:41 AM PDT by
StarCMC
(Please pray for the 2/7 Marines and Josh.)
To: Chieftain
Thank you for your service Chieftain!
What a nice tribute to have your flag flown over the Iwo Jima War Memorial. I had no idea that they did that. Very special!
293 posted on
06/14/2004 10:06:09 AM PDT by
Spotsy
(The news media should report the news, not manufacture it)
To: Chieftain
Thanks, Chieftain, for sharing this most important yearly tradition on Flag Day. And thanks for your service to America.
395 posted on
06/14/2004 5:36:49 PM PDT by
Kathy in Alaska
(God Bless America and Our Military Who Protects Her)
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