Posted on 09/24/2008 2:49:09 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
The ceremony began with student council members cutting the American flag into sections, following U.S. Flag Code specifications, which state that “a flag ceases to be a flag when it is cut into pieces.”
As the flag was cut into four sections, fifth-grade student council members Zach Smith, Maci Forsythe, Sadye Simpson, Stormy Vielman, Erin Smith, Maitlin Wade and Hannah King read passages from the flag ceremony text:
“The red stripes remind us of the lifeblood of brave men and women who were ready to die for this, their country.
“The white stripes remind us of purity and cleanliness of purpose, thought, word and deed.
“The blue — which is never cut apart as it represents the union of the 50 states, which should never be broken — is for truth and justice, like the eternal blue of the star-filled heavens.”
The American creed states “it is my duty to love it, to respect its Constitution, to obey its laws, to respect its flag and to defend it against all enemies.”
Once the flag was cut, students then placed their section into the fire prepared by Lewis, as their schoolmates looked on.
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How could he revere the flag when he doesn't like the country and blames the US for every sin ever perpetrated on mankind.
vaudine
I sent this man a note of thanks via email, if anyone else cares to do so
Great post, nice to hear an educator doing something this honorable....
As for “nice to hear an educator doing something this honorable” I too paint with a broad brush but I do know that many educators are on the patriotic American side but the education system keeps them quiet and shuns them if they speak up too much! That needs to change.
It is wonderful to see children involved in an activity that helps to highlight the patriotic spirit and learn more of what America is really about.
Even a Vietnam Vet arrived to attended the ceremony, I was like: WOW!
This is his response from the email I sent Mr. Lewis,
Thank you for your kind response. When I first saw that I had email about our flag retirement ceremony, I expected criticism. You have made my day. I have to thank my background in Boy Scouting for instilling in me a pride for our country and “doing the right thing”.
Tell your sons thank you for their sacrifice. We have a 2nd grade class that just adopted a serviceman from our community. They are exchanging notes and goodies.
Despite so much negative news... there are some great things happening with our kids!
Thanks again for your note,
Jay Lewis, principal
Gerard Elementary
This is his response from the email I sent Mr. Lewis,
Thank you for your kind response. When I first saw that I had email about our flag retirement ceremony, I expected criticism. You have made my day. I have to thank my background in Boy Scouting for instilling in me a pride for our country and “doing the right thing”.
Tell your sons thank you for their sacrifice. We have a 2nd grade class that just adopted a serviceman from our community. They are exchanging notes and goodies.
Despite so much negative news... there are some great things happening with our kids!
Thanks again for your note,
Jay Lewis, principal
Gerard Elementary
A sad commentary on the times we live in.
Otherwise very nice, thanks for sharing!
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