U.S. service members unfurl the United States flag during a Memorial Day ceremony at the Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum as part of Fleet Week New York in New York City NY, May 27, 2019. Memorial Day honors the fallen men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces. Fleet Week NY is an opportunityContinue reading “Memorial Day Flag Ceremony”
Category Archives: Under the Flag
Memorial Day Proclamation – President Trump
Proclamation on Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day, 2020 Issued on: May 21, 2020 Since the first shots fired in the Revolutionary War, Americans have answered the call to duty and given their lives in service to our Nation and its sacred founding ideals. As we pay tribute to the lives and legacies of these patriots onContinue reading “Memorial Day Proclamation – President Trump”
Memorial Day Proclamation – President Reagan
April 16, 1982 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Since the end of the Civil War, Memorial Day has been the time when we honor the American men and women who gave up their lives on the field of battle. We do this in recognition of the enormous sacrifice they haveContinue reading “Memorial Day Proclamation – President Reagan”
Under the Flag – Vietnam Veterans Laid to Rest
Members of the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard fold the American flag over the casket of a sailor killed during the Vietnam War during a graveside interment ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. Lt. Dennis Peterson, from Huntington Park, Calif.; Ensign Donald Frye, from Los Angeles; and Aviation Antisubmarine Warfare Technicians 2nd Class William Jackson, from Stockdale,Continue reading “Under the Flag – Vietnam Veterans Laid to Rest”
Under the Flag – LCPL Benito Ramirez
U.S. Marine Corps LCPL Benito A. Ramirez KIA May 21, 2006 during Operation Iraqi Freedom. U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Justin Bowie shares his memories while deployed in Iraq. He lost numerous brothers-in-arms while serving our country. This was a difficult story for him to tell, so from all of us I want to thank JustinContinue reading “Under the Flag – LCPL Benito Ramirez”
Under the Flag – The Old Guard
Larry (Chip) Holmes, U.S.Army Veteran, shares his experience in “The Old Guard”. He explains why he rides bulls, which is a result of his first military funeral and the son who wore the cowboy boots of his KIA father. Thank you Chip for your service and for sharing this story with us. The 3d U.S.Continue reading “Under the Flag – The Old Guard”
Under the Flag – Christopher Walsh
Matt Chrisenberry, recently back from deployment to Afghanistan in the Army Reserves, joins W.A.R. President Sheri Smith to honor our fallen brother-in-arms Chris Walsh. Christopher Walsh. May 28, 1987 – March 16, 2020 U.S. Army Reserves. Springfield, MO Law Enforcement Officer. Chief Williams described Officer Walsh as humble, compassionate and consistently kind. “Chris Walsh was a soldier,Continue reading “Under the Flag – Christopher Walsh”
Under The Flag – CPL Loren Buffalo
Operation Under the Flag – remembering those who come home under the flag CPL Loren Buffalo. We must never forget those who have given the greatest sacrifice in service to our great country. CPL Loren Buffalo served in the U.S. Army assigned to the 1st Squadron, 75th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Tea, 101st AirborneContinue reading “Under The Flag – CPL Loren Buffalo”