topic Re: flags in Community Chat

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goldensrbest — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 17:09:49 GMT

Should they be lowered for tomorrow? I just had to go out,and noticed most were not.

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Sooner — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 17:16:42 GMT

In my opinion flags should be lowered only upon the death of a President of past President.

We lower them for too many things now. The flag should stand tall at all times for what we believe in and cherish--except for when one of our leaders passes.

The flag stands for the United States of America and should stand tall as a symbol of freedom and sacrifice at all times.

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PINKdogWOOD — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 17:19:32 GMT

@goldensrbest If you're talking about the flags at our homes, I would say since they are affixed to some sort of pole/dowel it would make it hard to fly at half staff.

I believe we should just fly our flags proudly paying the utmost respect for ALL who went before us.

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Boehm Collector — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 17:20:24 GMT

I, personally, think they should be lowered. All the first responders made the ultimate sacrifice in order to save others .

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Johnnyeager — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 17:53:27 GMT

September 11, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Entire United States

By a joint resolution approved Dec. 18, 2001 (Public Law 107-89) has designated Sept. 11 of each year as "Patriot Day," which also directs the flags be lowered to half-staff for the entire day on Sept. 11.

(Of course, no private person or business is required to participate, should they elect to opt out.)

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KingstonsMom — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 17:23:03 GMT

@PINKdogWOOD wrote:
@goldensrbest If you're talking about the flags at our homes, I would say since they are affixed to some sort of pole/dowel it would make it hard to fly at half staff.

I believe we should just fly our flags proudly paying the utmost respect for ALL who went before us.

@PINKdogWOOD

I agree, we'll fly ours loud and proud to honor those who died for us and our flag!

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ValuSkr — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 17:24:44 GMT

@Sooner wrote:
In my opinion flags should be lowered only upon the death of a President of past President.

We lower them for too many things now. The flag should stand tall at all times for what we believe in and cherish--except for when one of our leaders passes.

Yes, I agree. Around here, flags are at lowered more often than not. We might as well keep them at half-staff permanently. But, having said that, I don't know the protocol for 9/11.

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LindaSal — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 17:35:19 GMT

I agree with the fact that we fly them lowered way too often. I do feel, however, 9/11 was such a tragedy and trauma for this country, they certainly should be lowered that day.

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proudlyfromNJ — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 20:23:02 GMT

Just my opinion of course, but I believe the American flag stands for and represents America and it’s people not just one person as in a President.If America has a tragedy especially like nine eleven the flag should be lowered to commemorate those Americans.

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Love my grandkids — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 17:46:56 GMT

@goldensrbest Well today is the 10th so the flags would not be lowered until tomorrow, the 11th.

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SilleeMee — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 17:50:49 GMT

Yes, flags are lowered on 9/11. If you have a flag on your residence but don't have a way to bring it half way down then it's respectful to attach a black ribbon at the top of the pole.

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nana59 — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 17:55:47 GMT

there's a way to lower a flag that's attached to your house....involves a black streamer....just google it....

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Cakers3 — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 17:58:20 GMT

@ValuSkr wrote:
@Sooner wrote:
In my opinion flags should be lowered only upon the death of a President of past President.

We lower them for too many things now. The flag should stand tall at all times for what we believe in and cherish--except for when one of our leaders passes.
Yes, I agree. Around here, flags are at lowered more often than not. We might as well keep them at half-staff permanently. But, having said that, I don't know the protocol for 9/11.

@ValuSkr

@Johnnyeager Posted this above fyi.

By a joint resolution approved by Congress on 12/18/2001, (Public Law 107-89) September 11th of each year has been designated as “Patriot Day”. This law also directs flags be lowered to half-staff on September 11th.

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Greeneyedlady21 — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 17:59:44 GMT

Of course all flags should be lowered tomorrow

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goldensrbest — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 19:02:19 GMT

I feel they should be lowered, and another thing that is bothering me ,a air show is going on tomorrow,in our area, i find that i think it should had been done ,any other time ,not tomorrow.

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goldensrbest — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 19:03:56 GMT

@Love my grandkids wrote:
@goldensrbest Well today is the 10th so the flags would not be lowered until tomorrow, the 11th.

I just hope they are.

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on the bay — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 20:34:11 GMT

@Johnnyeager,

Thank you for posting that.

I think it is a wonderful way to always pay tribute.

but either way up or lowered, wouldn't it be great if all across America we could see the flags,

all together as one nation!