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05-29-2006, 10:51 AM
Flag fact
on Memorial Day to honor all who have died in battle, the flag should be flown at half-staff untill noon only, then raised to the top of the staff for the remander of the day.
"The Flag stands for all that we hold dear- Freedom, Democract, Government of the people, by the people, and for the people."
-Henry Cabot Lodge, 1915
dont forget to fly the flag!
10/8/1871- the great Chicago fire. Approximately 250 people were killed in the fire; 98,500 people were left homeless; 17,450 buildings were destroyed and the original Emancipation Proclamation was destroyed.
Chicago Local 281, protecting lives and property for over 100 years.
Lawn sprinklers save your grass, Fire sprinklers save your a$$
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