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 Wednesday, September 11, 2013 will mark the 12th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington DC. It is a solemn occasion and a chance to honor those who died and the heroes that emerged that day. On this day, it is appropriate to fly your American flag at half staff from sunrise to sunset. Many Americans will also be displaying other memorial flags and decorations at their homes and offices.  The day will be marked with
memorial services and events to honor the service men and women all across the country.
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How to fly your flag at Half Staff
What sort of flag pole are you using?
When raising the flag to half staff on a vertical pole, always raise it briskly to the top of the flagpole for a moment before lowering it. When taking it down for the night, raise it to the top of the flagpole again & lower it to the bottom.
With a telescoping flag pole it is acceptable to put the USA flag on the second set of rings instead of the top set. In this case the top set would be left empty.
When the United States flag is flown at half-staff, State & other flags should be removed or flown at half-staff too.
For flags that can't be lowered, such as those on many homes, the American Legion says that attaching a black ribbon or streamer to the top of the flag is an acceptable alternative. The ribbon should be the same width as a stripe on the flag and the same length as the flag. |
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Gettysburg Flag Works is honored to be a participating retailer for the Flag of Honor, Flag of Heroes Project.
The Flag of Honor includes the names of everyone who perished on 9/11; on all of the planes, at Shanksville, PA, the Pentagon and the World Trade Center.
 The Flag of Heroes includes the names of all the Emergency Services personnel, including FDNY, PAPD, NYPD & Court Officers.
"In Memory of the Heroes & Those who Perished - September 11, 2001"
Beautiful printed nylon streamer for use indoors or outdoors.
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On the 10th Anniversary, the national September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center site was opened to the survivors of the terrorist attacks. They were greeted at the entrance with a newly commemorative flag designed specifically for the event by New York State. You can now purchase your own flag to fly on your home or business. Click Here for information on the symbolism used in the 9/11 "We Remember" flag and to order your own flag.
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Please share our Stars for our Troops program with any Scouting groups, American Legions or Veterans Groups that you can. Every flag donated will touch the lives of 50 American Soldiers or Veterans. |
Gettysburg Flag Works
715 Columbia Turnpike
East Greenbush, NY 12061
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www.gettysburgflag.com
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