Memorial Day is more than a three-day weekend or the unofficial kick-off to summer. We're reminded of the true meaning of the holiday by a 10-year-old Ilion boy.
The retired cop told to take down his thin blue line flag or leave a New York campground won't be staying at that campground for the next 60 days. His membership has been suspended.
When you drive by a school or government office building, over the last year flags have been flown at half staff (mast) almost continuously in honor of all of the lives lost during the COVID-19 pandemic. Who gives the order, and how does the order get lifted?
Sunday, June 14th is Flag Day, and here are the ways to fly and display the flag. This is also a great weekend to remind ourselves that this is the greatest country on earth.
Today we celebrate our Veteran's. Thanks to them, we get to enjoy our freedom each and every day. Also, today we thank those currently serving defending our freedom. Part of the celebration, you will see the American flag flown proudly. Does the flag need to be at half staff or half mast though?