Do you fly the flag on the 4th of July - Page 3

IamMrsG · ‎08-29-2010

@Justice4all wrote:
Why is it wrong, Shorty? Rockets red glare, bombs bursting in air, gave proof through the night, that our flag was still there.......

I am not Shorty, so I hope neither of you mind that I answer this question. It is a sign of disrespect to leave our flag in the dark (or rain, but that standard has loosened somewhat). The "rockets red glare" shined light onto our flag, proving it was still there.

Strive for respect instead of attention. It lasts longer.

sunshine45 · ‎03-09-2010

no, we dont fly a flag and neither does anyone in our neighborhood.....they are pretty few and far between in our general area.

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momtochloe · ‎11-03-2013

I always have a small one out year round and buy extra for these holidays. Having one displayed reminds me of my dad and his service to our country.

chickenbutt · ‎03-09-2010

@Shorty2U wrote:
Yes we fly the American flag for the 4th weekend, Memorial Day weekend, Flag Day, the list goes on.

It is not on a flag pole that people have in their yards, but it hangs from our porch on a flag hook. Thus it is not out year round (we change flags), but it is out for patriotic type holidays.

Also- we bring ours in at night and in rain. Our neighbors let them out in the dark and rain, which is wrong. (And its very dark here at night, and they dont have a light on the flags!).

Kudos for that (bolded by me)! I see so many who leave a flag out 24/7/365, day and night and whatever the weather. Their flags are tattered and torn.

It was NEVER ok to leave a flag out during the night or in inclement weather. It's sad to see those poor flags.

Mama Mia · ‎03-10-2010

Yes, we fly our flag everyday.

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Justice4all · ‎12-22-2013

Mrs G and Chicky, thanks for the education confirmed by my husband and something I knew a loooooooong time ago, (and forgot), our little flag is intact on our sheltered and partially lit balcony. We're particularly sentimental due to our backgrounds and experiences.

hckynutjohn · ‎06-15-2015

Yes. 24/7 on a 30' flag pole always lit after sundown.

hckynut(john)

cherry · ‎03-09-2010

@Hooty wrote:
We fly our flag 365 days, not just on holidays!

My husband (retired USAF) has a flag in a glass case that was flown over the US Capitol that was given to him by his Squadron!

BTW Cherry, what made you come out of "hiding" after all this time???

Hooty, I wasn't lurking, I simply wasn't here. I just came by one day, on a whim, to say hi

queendiva · ‎03-12-2010

American flag fies in front of my house 11 months out of the year ( I take it down at Christmastime). In fact I just noticed that it was looking dirty: washed it last week. In addition, a six foot bunting with stars on top and stripes below is hanging on the other side of the entry.