Flag Day

[Silver2003Cobra]

I am the flag of the United States of America.
My name is Old Glory.
I fly atop the world's tallest buildings.
I stand watch in America's halls of justice.
I fly majestically over institutions of learning.
I stand guard with power in the world.
Look up and see me.

I stand for peace, honor, truth and justice.
I stand for freedom.
I am confident.
I am arrogant.
I am proud.
When I am flown with my fellow banners,
my head is a little higher, my colors a little truer.

I bow to no one!
I am recognized all over the world.
I am worshiped I am saluted.
I am loved I am revered.
I am respected and I am feared.

I have fought in every battle of every war
for more than 200 years.
I was flown at Valley Forge, Gettysburg,
Shiloh and Appomattox.

I was there at San Juan Hill,
the trenches of France,
in the Argonne Forest, Anzio, Rome
and the beaches of Normandy, Guam.
Okinawa, Korea and KheSan, Saigon, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan know me,
I was there.

I led my troops,
I was dirty, battle-tested and tired,
but my soldiers cheered me
And I was proud.

America has been attacked by cowardly fanatics
And many lives have been lost
But those who would destroy me cannot win
For I am the symbol of freedom,
Of one nation
Under God
Indivisible
With liberty and justice for all.

I have been burned, torn and trampled
on the streets of countries I have helped set free.
It does not hurt, for I am invincible.

I have been soiled upon, burned, torn
and trampled on the streets of my country.
And when it's by those whom I've served in battle it hurts.
But I shall overcome for I am strong.

I have slipped the bonds of Earth
and stood watch over the uncharted frontiers of space
from my vantage point on the moon.
I have borne silent witness
to all of America's finest hours.
But my finest hours are yet to come.

When I am torn into strips and used as bandages
for my wounded comrades on the battlefield,
When I am flown at half-mast to honor my soldier,
Or when I lie in the trembling arms
of a grieving parent
at the grave of their fallen son or daughter,
I am proud.

MY NAME IS OLD GLORY
LONG MAY I WAVE

 

[HEMIHUNTER]

Yes it is.
Nice pic.

 

[oldmodman]

Every day is Flag Day at my house.

I used to just put the Flag out on holidays, then September 11 happened.

It's been flying 24 hours a day, every day ever since. I have replaced it five times since then. But it's always up. And lighted at night.

It got shot with paintballs once and it was replaced right away. Never caught the kids.

 

[tdschst]

Every day is Flag Day at my house.

I used to just put the Flag out on holidays, then September 11 happened.

It's been flying 24 hours a day, every day ever since. I have replaced it five times since then. But it's always up. And lighted at night.

It got shot with paintballs once and it was replaced right away. Never caught the kids.

Why would someone shoot it with paintballs?!

 

[oldmodman]

Why would someone shoot it with paintballs?!

Haters and assholes?

 

[Robert Francis]

I've kept my flag flying 24/7 too.

 

[Dsg-shaker]

I am the flag of the United States of America.
My name is Old Glory.
I fly atop the world's tallest buildings.
I stand watch in America's halls of justice.
I fly majestically over institutions of learning.
I stand guard with power in the world.
Look up and see me.

I stand for peace, honor, truth and justice.
I stand for freedom.
I am confident.
I am arrogant.
I am proud.
When I am flown with my fellow banners,
my head is a little higher, my colors a little truer.

I bow to no one!
I am recognized all over the world.
I am worshiped I am saluted.
I am loved I am revered.
I am respected and I am feared.

I have fought in every battle of every war
for more than 200 years.
I was flown at Valley Forge, Gettysburg,
Shiloh and Appomattox.

I was there at San Juan Hill,
the trenches of France,
in the Argonne Forest, Anzio, Rome
and the beaches of Normandy, Guam.
Okinawa, Korea and KheSan, Saigon, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan know me,
I was there.

I led my troops,
I was dirty, battle-tested and tired,
but my soldiers cheered me
And I was proud.

America has been attacked by cowardly fanatics
And many lives have been lost
But those who would destroy me cannot win
For I am the symbol of freedom,
Of one nation
Under God
Indivisible
With liberty and justice for all.

I have been burned, torn and trampled
on the streets of countries I have helped set free.
It does not hurt, for I am invincible.

I have been soiled upon, burned, torn
and trampled on the streets of my country.
And when it's by those whom I've served in battle it hurts.
But I shall overcome for I am strong.

I have slipped the bonds of Earth
and stood watch over the uncharted frontiers of space
from my vantage point on the moon.
I have borne silent witness
to all of America's finest hours.
But my finest hours are yet to come.

When I am torn into strips and used as bandages
for my wounded comrades on the battlefield,
When I am flown at half-mast to honor my soldier,
Or when I lie in the trembling arms
of a grieving parent
at the grave of their fallen son or daughter,
I am proud.

MY NAME IS OLD GLORY
LONG MAY I WAVE

This reminded of a ceremonial final tribute and burning of a flag at a camp I attend one year. I think that it was one of the most surreal events I've witnessed. It was interesting because the leader said something close to this and explained why it was being carried out. From what I remember the camp flew that flag everyday for a few years. It was tattered, frayed and torn, it was no longer fit to represent the nation. It is something every American should personally see. Good read.

 

[Lobo_Loco]

It is something every American should personally see. Good read.

Yep.....I believe so too

 

[Nukem1040]

From a active service member, Thank you and to everyone else doing the same! Means a lot.

Every day is Flag Day at my house.

I used to just put the Flag out on holidays, then September 11 happened.

It's been flying 24 hours a day, every day ever since. I have replaced it five times since then. But it's always up. And lighted at night.

It got shot with paintballs once and it was replaced right away. Never caught the kids.