Flags
across the U.S.A. was started by the
Veterans Flag Depot with goal
of seeing every American household and business flying the U.S. flag
on all flag holiday's especially Memorial Day.
As a child I remember how patriotic Americans were
and most houses and businesses flew the U.S. Flag on Memorial Day,
Fourth of July, and Veterans Day. I go out now on these dates and
very few flags are out at all!
What happened America? We were all patriotic after 9-11 and sadly
when the memory faded so did the flag flying and the patriotism that
went with it.
Flags flying across the U.S.A. will be a constant reminder of
national unity in the preservation of freedom from past to future.
Let's get our flags out America!
No other symbol so readily and clearly says
"America." We are a nation of diversity. The one unifying symbol of
America in war and peace is the United States Flag.
The U.S. Flag has led troops into battle since the Revolutionary
War; it has inspired men and women to great deeds; it flies above
our places of business as a testimony to the free enterprise system;
it is displayed in our houses of worship as testimony to our freedom
to worship God as our conscience dictates; it flies over our
government buildings because it symbolizes our form of government;
it is displayed in our schools as testimony to the importance of
universal education and our desire for an educated populace; it is
proudly flown from our front porches because we are proud to be
Americans and we are proud of the contributions our nation has made.
On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress resolved: "That the flag
of the United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white;
that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field,
representing a new constellation." It's interesting to note that the
United States Flag predates the adoption of the U.S. Constitution by
12 years. It's been a part of America longer than our most revered
legal document.
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No
more tangled flags! This beautiful, high quality flag set offers a
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assuring that the flag will always be displayed properly. Set
includes: 6’ foot two piece white aluminum pole with gold ball
ornament, a 13 position Adjustable Bracket, 3'x5' U.S. Sewn and
Embroidered Nylon Flag, and E-Z flag
mounting rings. Notice: This set works with header and grommet 3'x5'
flags or pole hem (sleeved) flags.
Could a person ever imagine what it
would be like to fly with the American Flag over patriotic crowds
saluting and singing the National Anthem? It is not really so far
fetched as a combat wounded Vietnam War Veteran streaks across the
sky “Riding Old Glory” over Normandy, France during the D-Day
Commemorations there.
“Years ago, I saw this giant
American Flag Parachute on the opening scenes of a Hollywood movie
called Terminal Velocity, as actor Charlie Sheen was flying it
between 20 story buildings. I loved it and never forgot it. Now I
own it,” says the former U.S. Army Airborne Ranger.
Since acquiring the custom made 288
square foot ram-air 9 cell parachute, professional skydiver Dallas
Wittgenfeld has used it to open the Thunder Birds Air Show, Wounded
Warrior programs, numerous D-Day commemorations, Military Order of
the Purple Heart promotions and was featured at the Purple Heart
Hand in Hand productions in Branson, Mo.
“Look close at the landing into the
Merville Battery National War Museum over Normandy, France.
Trailing is an authentic U.S. Capitol Flag and the Military Order of
the Purple Heart National Flag, in honor of all combat wounded
Veterans”, Wittgenfeld states.
“When I jump in France? I carry
down a French Foreign Legion patch that I recovered from a dead Viet
Minh in the Vietnam War. The Vietnamese combatant obviously cut it
off a dead Frenchman at the losing battle of Dien Bien Phu. I jump
with it proudly, in memoriam, of those French paratroopers who died
there before America got involved in the war of French Indo-China”,
the Para-commando admits.
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LOUISVILLE, KY – The
Heroes of the Diamond “Red, White and Blue Tour” presented by
Ashford University and Louisville Slugger proudly supports former US
Army Specialist Troy Yocum as he hikes and drums across America. The
journey, beginning April 17, will cross 30 states and 37 major
cities in effort to “drum up” donations, support and awareness for
military families who need financial assistance. Funds raised will
be distributed through Soldiers' Angels, which is supplying the
chase vehicle for Yocum’s journey.
Throughout the Hike, Yocum will loop the bases at over 20 Major and
Minor League Baseball stadiums as part of the “Red, White and Blue
Tour” to entertain fans and honor America with patriotic events
including ceremonies to rename America's highways for fallen heroes
of the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts.
Throughout his Drum Hike, Yocum will carry a custom Louisville
Slugger baseball bat for Mayors and Governors to sign, assisting the
Soldiers' Angels’ bid to declare Oct. 26 “Day of the Deployed,” a
national day of honor. The bat will be presented at the White House
on May 11, 2011.
“It means the world to me to have Heroes of the Diamond behind me,”
Yocum Says. “I don’t think I could’ve garnered the support I already
have without them. More than any other organization, Heroes of the
Diamond has believed in me from the beginning. Their continued
support of my project has brought everything together.”
In addition to the tour, benefit events associated with the Hike
will span the nation, including motorcycle rallies by Patriot Guard
Riders, a Blue Star Mothers convention, mini marathons, concerts and
meet-and-greets. “Flags across the U.S.A.” will follow Yocum in
several cities with an official Flag Truck flying the largest
American Flag and the Purple-Heart Parachutist,” Dallas Wittgenfeld,
will skydive into cities, announcing Troy's arrival.
Founded in 1990, over 25,000 personnel have represented their
service with a philosophy of HUSTLE - THINK - WIN! They are the
"Globetrotters" of baseball, recognized as the largest, fastest
growing and most successful military and first responders
barnstorming team ever created delivering competitive, exciting
"must see" patriotic entertainment enjoyed by millions.
The historic “Red, White and Blue Tour" has performed in 45 states
and 12 countries while providing entertainment for some of the
finest organizations in the world. The Heroes of the Diamond deliver
unique patriotic events designed to entertain fans and honor
America. They conduct a choreographed pre-game that includes
"Passing the Flag" - "Walk of Honor" - and other ceremonies to
promote positive community goodwill.
It’s the only team in history comprised of members from all branches
of the United States Armed Forces as well as first responders and
government agencies. The Heroes also feature celebrities and former
professional athletes like former NFL quarterback, Doug Flutie who
suited up recently at the MLB Legends Game and against the Boston
Red Sox in 2009.
Their appearance is as unique as their mission, featuring full
camouflagethemed uniforms extremely popular with fans featuring
historical references to blend names and events with numbers on the
backs of the jerseys that shaped our history. They resonate with
patriotism and capture the imagination of the young and old wearing
jerseys that feature numbers and names such as: # 6 D-Day, # 87 Four
Score & Seven and # 0 Ground Zero to help educate fans and bring our
history to life. In 2010, the Heroes of the Diamond celebrate their
21st season.
Yocum will live-stream his journey, presenting a video blog and
interviewing US veterans on DrumHike.com while tracking his progress
on Google Earth. All Americans are encouraged to join the Hike in
various ways, proving that Yocum is not alone in his quest to help
veterans.
Established in 2003, Soldiers' Angels is a volunteer-based 501(c)(3)
providing aid and comfort to the men and women of the United States
Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard, as well as veterans
and military families through a wide variety of hands-on projects
and volunteerism. For more information, visit
http://soldiersangels.org
Veterans Flag Depot
5111 N. 10th St. PMB #235
McAllen, TX 78504
1-800-521-8387
"Our flag carries
American ideas, American history and American feelings. It is not a
painted rag. It is a whole national history. It is the Constitution.
It is the Government. It is the emblem of the sovereignty of the
people. It is the NATION."
Flags
across the U.S.A. was started by the
No
more tangled flags! This beautiful, high quality flag set offers a
pole that “spins freely” on a set of ball bearings, virtually
assuring that the flag will always be displayed properly. Set
includes: 6’ foot two piece white aluminum pole with gold ball
ornament, a 13 position Adjustable Bracket, 3'x5' U.S. Sewn and
Embroidered Nylon Flag, and E-Z flag
mounting rings. Notice: This set works with header and grommet 3'x5'
flags or pole hem (sleeved) flags. 
