- 2007-06 - June Bugle

June 2007
www.Bar-W.org
 President’s Corner 
Renita Rabozzi
Honor
the Flag
J
une 14th brings Flag Day.
Our flags, both the U.S. and
Texas, stand for our freedom and
independence. It is what we see all
over our country and state and we
honor them this month.
When doing some research on
the flags, two items that I read
stuck in my mind. Rights and
Duties by Calvin Coolidge and
The American’s Creed by William
Tyler Page. These two symbolize
and simplify our Flag.
Rights and Duties
Bulverde
FBI Agent
Shares Information ~
Efforts to Protect
By: Donna O’Conner, 1st VP-Programs
E
The American's Creed
by Calvin Coolidge
by William Tyler Page
“We do honor to the stars and
stripes as the emblem of our
country and the symbol of all that
our patriotism means.
We identify the flag with
almost everything we hold dear on
earth. It represents our peace and
security, our civil and political
liberty, our freedom of religious
worship, our family, our friends,
our home. We see it in the great
multitude of blessings, of rights
and privileges that make up our
country.
But when we look at our flag
and behold it emblazoned with all
our rights, we must remember that
it is equally a symbol of our duties.
Every glory that we associate with
it is the result of duty done. A
yearly contemplation of our flag
strengthens and purifies the
national conscience”
"I believe in the United States
of America as a Government of
the people by the people, for the
people, whose just powers are
derived from the consent of the
governed; a democracy in a
Republic; a sovereign Nation of
many sovereign States; a perfect
Union, one and inseparable;
established upon those principals
of freedom, equality, justice, and
humanity for which American
patriots sacrificed their lives and
fortunes.
I therefore believe it is my duty
to my Country to love it; to support
its Constitution; to obey its laws;
to respect its flag, and to defend it
against all enemies."
Honor the Flag ~ God Bless,
Renita
stevan "Steve" Gomez, Jr is
currently assigned Weapons
of Mass Destruction Program
Coordinator as Special Agent at San
Antoni o’s Federal Bu reau o f
Investigation (FBI). Agent Gomez
accomplished his BS from UT El Paso
with a major in Microbiology and
minor in Chemistry. He continued his
education to earn an MS in Bioscience
Management from George Mason
University.
Agent Gomez, a Bulverde
resident, will share his vast knowledge
at the Bar-W meeting on June 20th,
7PM at GVTC. The goal of the
Counter Terrorism Division of the FBI
is to protect the United States from
terrorist attack. Agent Gomez will
share information so that we can
become more aware and
knowledgeable in our communities.
According to Agent Gomez, "one of
the primary missions of each FBI Field
Division is to identify, detect and
disrupt terrorist acquisition and use of
Weapons of Mass Destruction." By
identifying specific prevention and
preparedness elements, the FBI builds
a strong partnership with local, state
and other federal agencies. As
individuals become more informed, we
have the ability to assist in identifying
suspicious activity.
I know we will all learn from
Agent Gomez' training and experience.
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Long May It Wave!
most of all to be a symbol of
individual and personal
liberty as set forth in the
Declaration of Independence.
Through the Pledge of
Allegiance and other political
uses the flag has also come to
be associated with U.S.
nationalism, patriotism, and
even militarism. The flag is a
complex and contentious
symbol, around which
emotions run high.
he United States flag is
In terms of the symbolism of the
among the nation’s most widely design itself, a book about the flag
recognized and used symbols. published by the Congress in 1977
Within the U.S. it is frequently states: “The star is a symbol of the
displayed, not only on public heavens and the divine goal to
buildings, but on private residences, which man has aspired from time
as well as symbolically in forms immemorial; the stripe is symbolic
such as decals for car windows, and of the rays of light emanating from
clothing ornaments
the sun.” George
George Washington, Washington is
such as badges and
lapel pins. Throughout who (according to c r e d i t e d
for
the world it is used in legend) first sketched saying: “We take
public discourse to
the stars from
refer to the U.S., both the stars and stripes Heaven, the red
as a nation state, design and on whose from our mother
government, and set of family arms the design country, separating
policies, but also as an
it by white stripes,
may be based.
ideology and set of
thus showing that
ideals.
we have separated from her, and the
Many understand the flag to white stripes shall go down to
represent the freedoms and rights posterity representing Liberty.”
guaranteed in the U.S. Constitution
Many people also take the red
and its Bill of Rights and perhaps and white to stand for the blood of
T
those who gave their lives for
freedom, and the presumed purity of
the freedom ideal, respectively.
It was Like
a Stab to the Heart to
Learn this was an Urban Legend
It is a common urban legend that
the Texas flag is the only state flag
that is allowed to fly at the same
height as the U.S. Flag. Allegedly,
Texas has this right inherently (as a
former independent nation) or
because it negotiated special
provisions when it joined the Union
(this version has been stated as fact
on a PBS website).
However, the legend is false.
Neither the Joint Resolution for
Annexing Texas to the United States
nor the Ordinance of Annexation
contain any provisions regarding
flags.
According to the United States
Flag Code, any state flag can be
flown at the same height as the U.S.
flag; the U.S. flag should be on its
right (the viewer's left), however.
Consistent with the U.S. Flag Code,
the Texas Flag Code specifies that
the state flag should either be flown
below the U.S. flag if on the same
pole or at the same height as the
U.S. flag if on separate
poles.
2007 Officers and Committee Chairmen
Please Contact President Renita Rabozzi at 830-980-5366 if you would like to Serve as a Committee Chairman.
Please Contact the Committee Chairman if you would like to Serve on a Committee.
President: ..................................Renita Rabozzi, 830-980-5366
1 st VP-Programs: ...................... Donna O’Conner, 830-885-6567
2 nd VP-Membership: ................Marilyn Manford, 210-651-4595
3 rd VP-Campaign Activities: .... Paula Little, 830-228-5670
PAC Treasurer: ......................... Tina White, 830-228-5044
Recording Secretary: ................Gloria Lamoureux, 830-438-5598
Parliamentarian: .......................Gay Barton, 830-980-2972
Achievement Awards: .............. Kath Bagley, 830-228-4700
Boutique: ..................................Robin Manhoff, 210-573-8541
Caring For America: .................Pam Lewis, 830-885-4027
Chaplain: ..................................Kathi O’Bryant, 210-846-7160
Directory: .................................Hazel Roman, 830-438-8754
Fundraising: ............................. Tina White, 830-228-5044
Historian: ..................................Hazel Roman, 830-438-8754
Hospitality: .............................. Cari Gray, 830-620-4272
Legislative/Hotline: ................. Julie Weber, 830-438-8383
Literacy: ................................... Rachel Jones, 830-438-7974
Military Liaison: ...................... Open Seat
Newsletter/The Bugle: ............. Vicky Rainwater, 210-287-2527
Publicity: .................................. Open Seat
Senior Americans: .................... Open Seat
Teenage Republican Liaison: ... Terry Cozart, 830-438-4404
Telephone: ............................... Open Seat
Website: ................................... Caryn Maus, 830-899-2901
Women’s Fitness: .................... Jan Tilley, 830-438-8891
***********
TFRW Deputy President - Region IX: Imelda Torres, 210-690-8645
TFRW District Director SD25: Carol VanDeWalle, 210-493-4508
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Flags of the
United States Armed Forces
The several branches of the United States Armed Forces are
represented by flags, among other emblems and insignia. Within each
branch, various flags fly on various occasions, and on various ships,
bases, camps, and military academies.
In general, the order of precedence when displaying military flags
together is Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard.
However, in any period where the Coast Guard is operating as part of
the Navy, the Coast Guard Flag would precede the Air Force Flag.
U.S. Army Flag History
The US Army Flag was first adopted on June 12, 1956. By order of President
Dwight D. Eisenhower it was presented by then Vice President Richard Nixon to the
Secretary of the Army William M. Brucker at the Capitol, Washington DC on June 13. On
June 14th, which happened to be flag day, Secretary Brucker introduced the flag to the
United States citizens with a public address in Philadelphia at Independence Hall.
Traditional Army flags measure 4 feet 4 inches by 5 feet six inches. The US Army
flag is made of white silk and is embroidered with a blue design of the official War Office
Seal. This seal represents the United States Army after it was put into action by an act
of the Continental Congress on June 14, 1775. This is represented on the flag below
the blue design of the War Office Seal with the marking of 1775.
U.S. Marine Corps Flag History
Not much information has been recorded for early versions of the US Marine Corps
Flag in the late 18th century. In the early 19th century, around the 1830's and
1840's, the flag consisted of a white field with gold fringe and an emblem of an anchor
and an eagle in the center. In the late 1800's the flag changed again, with the Marine
Corps carrying the Stars and Stripes flag with "U.S. Marine Corps" embroidered in
yellow on the middle red stripe.
In the early 1900's the flag changed yet again, but this time with a more distinctive
standard. The flag was a blue field with a laurel wreath encircling the United States
Marine Corps emblem. A scarlet ribbon above the emblem read "U.S. Marine Corps"
while another scarlet ribbon below the emblem read "Semper Fidelis" which means
always faithful.
In 1925, Marine Corps Order No. 4 designated gold and scarlet the official colors
of the U.S. Marine Corps. These colors were not realized on the flag until 1939
however when a new design incorporating the colors was designed. This design has
remained the Marine Corps standard ever since and is the flag of the United States
Marine Corps that you see today.
Birthdays
Susi Boss............................................4
Christina Ivy ...................................... 9
Betty Kight ......................................11
Jay Millikin......................................11
Tiffany Littlepage ............................15
Tony White ......................................15
Kath Bagley ..................................... 16
Marlee Green ...................................18
Susan Pichot ....................................18
Kenneth Smith .................................18
Colette McDermott ..........................19
Tara Pryde........................................19
Norma Keeton..................................22
Nancy Wickman .............................. 25
Donna O’Conner.............................. 26
Caryn Maus......................................27
Don Hensz .......................................31
Wedding Anniversaries
Ben & Ann Scroggin ....................5-74
Paul & Sam Delmas....................12-81
Don & Patti Johnson...................20-68
Jim & Jo Wheeler .......................21-49
Bob & Nancy Wickman..............26-90
U.S. Navy Flag History
The United States Navy Flag went by a different name and different emblem for
more than sixty years before being adopted as the official flag of the US Navy. This
initial flag was named the Infantry Battalion flag and was introduced for use by naval
landing forces. Sixty years after its inception, the Infantry Battalion flag was going to be
replaced by the official flag of the U.S. Navy.
Two years earlier, the Navy Seal was introduced and was to be used on the official
Navy flag as well. On April 24, 1959 by Presidential order, a flag truly representative of
the Navy's operating forces at sea was born and remains the official flag of the United
States Navy today.
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Our heartfelt sympathies
go out to
Joan Stachiw
on the loss of Jerry
U.S. Air Force Flag History
On March 26, 1951 the United States Air Force Flag was born. It contains a coat of
arms, the Air Force seal and 13 stars on a blue background. The 13 stars represent
the original 13 colonies, while the colors ultramarine blue and gold are the official
colors of the US Air Force. There is a grouping of three stars at the top of the flag,
which represent the three departments of national defense (Army, Navy and Air Force).
At the bottom of the flag, there are roman numerals, which indicate 1947, this
represents the year the Air Force was established.
and to
Mal McClinchie
on the loss of Audrey.
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U.S. Coast Guard Flag History
The origins of the US Coast Guard Standard are somewhat unclear. It may have
evolved from an early jack and according to the United States Coast Guard's historians
office this was displayed in an 1840's painting of a Coast Guard cutter named
Alexander Hamilton. The U.S. Coast Guard standard from 1917 was a white flag with a
blue eagle and 13 stars in a semi-circle surrounding it.
In 1950, the semi-circle was changed to a circle containing the 13 stars. This Coast
Guard standard is then adorned by 34 battle streamers and is the flag of the Coast
Guard that is used in parades and other military or governmental functions.
It is important to understand that there are two official United States Coast Guard
flags. These flags are the Coast Guard standard and the Coast Guard ensign.
Please contact
Gloria Lamoureux
at gknl1947@gvtc.com,
if you know of a Bar-W member
who would benefit from receiving a
special event, get-well or sympathy card.
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Healthy Eats
Hot Off the Grill
Volunteer Hours ~ ASAP
By: Paula Little, 3rd VP-Campaign Activities
W
need
your
unreported volunteer hours as
soon as possible. Our TFRW
rom backyard barbecues to block parties,
awards cycle is coming to an
summertime means grill time. Whether you use
end on June 30, 2007. We need
gas, wood or charcoal, the typical grilled menu of hamburgers, brats
to turn in all of our volunteer hours no later than
and steaks can be tough on the health-conscious dieter and their
June 15, 2007. Bar-W needs these hours to
waistline. But, this summer, why not add a few new healthy dishes
qualify for TFRW Achievement Awards
to your menu. Preparing foods on the grill enhances the flavors of
Please send all unreported volunteer hours
garden-fresh produce, as well as the savory tastes of lean meat,
to Paula Little at pl3248@gvtc.com. If you are
poultry and fish. Here some great tips and ideas
not sure the hours qualify, send them anyway.
to get you started:
We will verify them before passing them on to
¶Start off lean: Pork loin chops and tenderloin,
TFRW.
skinless chicken breasts, lean cuts of beef, and
The TFRW Achievement Awards will be
fish are great choices for the grill.
presented at the 2007 TFRW Convention this
¶Skin isn't in: Removing the skin off chicken
November 9th to 11th in El Paso. Mark you
and trimming visible fat from meats will
calendar to attend and be a Bar-W delegate to
decrease the total fat and cholesterol per serving by over 50%.
the convention. This year we will be electing
¶Develop an eye for size: Portion control is just as important when
TFRW Officers for the 2008-2009 term.
buying and preparing meals on the grill. The Dietary Guidelines for
Thank you to each and every one of our
Americans recommends 5-6 oz from the meat group per day. A
FANTASTIC volunteers!!!
cooked, trimmed 3-ounce serving of meat, fish, or poultry is about
the size of a deck of cards.
¶Where's the beef? Hamburgers are ... boring! Try turkey burgers,
veggie burgers or even fish burgers. Salmon and tuna burgers are
By: Terry Cozart
delicious! Ever try grilling a mushroom?
Portobello mushrooms are meaty and tasty and
very time the latest issue of
have no cholesterol or saturated fat. Brush with
The Bugle arrives at my home
Italian dressing while grilling and serve on a
I
am
amazed
at the fascinating and amazing
whole-grain bun for a tangy, juicy and
biographies published about our members!
satisfying meal.
I think, “I want to know her better!” So what
¶Something fishy: Invest in a fish grill basket.
better way than to organize an unofficial event
Wrap the fish in foil with vegetables and spices
and place on the grill for a quick steamed fish dinner. Shrimp, for members and friends to get together, just to
foster friendships and share common interests
lobster and scallops also grill beautifully.
¶Be corny: What could be sweeter than grilled corn? If you're with one another.
The first “Getting to Know You” (GTKY)
avoiding saturated fat, hold the butter and brush with olive oil
opportunity is Saturday, June 30th from
before grilling.
¶Safe temperatures: To ensure proper doneness, it helps to keep a 3:00-5:00P.M. at The Dry Comal Creek
meat thermometer handy at the grill. Here are safe internal Vineyard, a local attraction off Highway 46
temperature guidelines for different types of meat:
between Bulverde and New Braunfels. The
1. Poultry: 180 degrees F
venue is a lovely working vineyard where one
2. Chicken Breasts: 170 degrees F
can taste the wines made on sight, take in the
3. Ground turkey and poultry: 165 degrees F
lovely views of oaks and grapevines and relax
4. Fish: 160 degrees F (fish will begin to flake and turn opaque)
and visit under the shade of our Texas Hill
5. Beef, veal, lamb steaks, roasts and chops: 160 degrees F
Country Oaks.
6. Pork: 160 degrees F
Dress cool and comfortably, but no
With these ideas and guidelines, you
worries, there is not a lot of walking. Spouses
will easily be able to put together dozens of
and guests are welcome! The cost is 10.00 per
delicious meals that will keep everyone happy
person. For more information, email Terry
and healthy.
Cozart at terroz@gvtc.com.
By: Jan Tilley, Women’s Fitness Chairman
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Getting to Know You
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Happy Grilling!
Bar-W Teens Study
in Mexico
By: Terry Cozart, Teenage Republican Liaison
B
a r-W
Affiliate
Members, Christina Ivy and
Megan Cox, cousins, and
high school seniors are
traveling to San Miguel de
Allende to study Spanish for
the month of June. These
young ladies have each
finished three years of
Spanish in high school and
will enrich their knowledge of
the language by attending
classes at Centro Mexicano De Lengua Y Cultura
in San Miguel. The girls will hopefully return
fluent in the Spanish language after their monthlong immersion and share their adventure with us.
Jeanne and Rob Kendrick formerly of Blanco,
Texas, will serve as hosts to the girls. Jeanne and
Rob began Hill Country Lavender where the
cousins have worked for the past four years.
Christina attends Smithson Valley High
School and is the daughter of Terry Cozart.
Megan attends New Braunfels High School and is
the daughter of Jenny Cox.
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Snack Drive for Abused Kids
By: Pam Lewis, Caring for America
In
February, Trendy
Sharp of the
Children’s Advocacy Center of
Comal County was our speaker at
Bar-W. She told of the history
and work of the CACCC. As their
website (www.comalcac.org) explains: “The Children’s Advocacy
Center of Comal County was created so that children who had
been abused could come to a single place to be interviewed one
time so that the number of interviews a child had to experience
would be minimized as much as possible. Investigators watch the
interview being done by a professional, objective forensic
interviewer as it is being recorded. Additionally, the CACCC has a
home-like environment, complete with a playroom to make
children feel more comfortable.”
Trendy has shared that the needs are many for CACCC. They
are often in need of consumable products. When a child comes to
them, they are made as comfortable as possible, including given
snacks and little “goody bags”. We have selected our June
meeting to collect juice boxes and individually
packaged snacks as one of our Caring for
America Projects. We will take the goodies to
CACCC the following day. Please bring goodies
to the June 20th meeting or if you want to just
give a donation, we’ll do the shopping for you!
Let’s do what we can to make an awful time
even just a bit easier for these little ones.
Bracken Christian School Choir Presentation
F
ollowing a performance by the Choir at a recent school
assembly, Bar-W 1st Vice-President, Donna O’Conner,
presents Choir Director, Kari Grayson, a framed certificate that
included a picture of the Choir. This recognition was in appreciation
of the wonderful performance by the Bracken Christian School
Choir at the Bar-W 5th Annual Membership Reception.
“Knowing how nervous
the choir was at their second
public performance it was
awesome seeing how proud they
were of themselves,” states Linda
Knapick, mother of Choir member, Kevin. She also mentioned that the Choir
won two trophies at the Schlitterbahn Choir Competition.
Ms Grayson said, “It was quite an accomplishment for the Choir to win
in two classes of the competition, since it is the first year the Choir has
existed.” They competed in the Small Mixed Choir category, taking “First
Place in Class” and “Superior Performance” trophies; there were 13 choirs in
that category.
The Bar-W looks forward to hearing the Choir perform at our next
Membership Reception.
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Bar-W Salutes our Public Protectors
Sheriff Holder Talks About The 100 Club of Comal County
By: Kathi O’Bryant
It
was an impressive sight to see the array of local
policemen, firefighters, EMS and constables lined up all
in uniform as they were presented to the Bulverde Area
Republican Women membership at the May 16th general
meeting at GVTC. Each department and each individual
was recognized with a standing ovation and hearty
applause; then they were given a certificate and a prayer
token to carry as they perform their daily service,
sometimes in great peril. These everyday heroes were
welcomed, embraced and thanked by the appreciative
audience; spouses and reserve officers were also
honored. People lingered, asking questions and giving
support to these public servants after a stirring program
led by Sheriff Bob Holder, who praised them for their
tireless service and dedication to the citizens of Comal
County.
Constable Kenneth Smith began his service as a
firefighter in Gonzales, Texas and after six years, trained
to become a police officer. When asked what he deemed
the most stressful part of his career, he said that running
for Constable of Precinct 2 put him through the very
hardest test so far! He was elected in 2005 and intends
to run again for this most challenging and fulfilling post.
The young husband and father epitomizes the spirit of
service reflected in the faces of both young and older
officers who have dedicated their whole lives to
guarding and protecting their fellow citizens.
A stay-at-home mother for 14 years, Stephanie
Anderson decided that she wanted to pursue her dream to
serve as an Emergency Medical Technician. She trained
at the Schertz, Texas EMS and then became certified as
an Intermediate EMS at the Bulverde/Spring Branch
Department. When asked to give a woman’s perspective
as a first responder, she did not hesitate to say that it is
very helpful to have her services present when there are
cases of sexual assault or when children are the victims.
The request she makes of all citizens is that everyone
takes a course in CPR. Response time varies here in the
Hill Country and valuable minutes could be saved if
more people knew how to react in emergency situations
until the arrival of paramedics, police or firefighters.
To illustrate the daily peril, which faces these
individuals, Sheriff Holder showed a local police video
and gave accounts of shooting attempts on local officers.
Fortunately, the officers prevailed and the criminals were
incarcerated or killed. However, in the event that an
(cont’d from page 5 ~ Protectors)
Smithson Valley HS
junior, R. Dallimore,
encourages students
to volunteer.
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(cont’d from page 4 ~ Protectors)
officer is killed in the line of duty, a fund is provided through
the 100 Club Of Comal County to assist the families of fallen
police officers, reserve officers, firefighters, certified volunteer
firefighters, EMS technicians and jailers. Within 24 hours, the
family receives $7,500.00 from the fund, which currently holds
$84,000.00 from the generosity of the Comal County 100 Club
members, a group of volunteers who donate $100 per year or
more toward this very worthy cause. To join the 100 Club,
please call 830-626-5554.
Pervading the entire meeting was a sense of respect for the
honored guests; a sense of pride in the badges reflecting the
name of Comal County; a sense of security knowing that these
highly trained individuals will be there for us day and night no
matter what the danger and a sense of sacrifice, that they might
someday lay down their own life to save the life of another. It
was a very moving and powerful evening and that heartfelt
respect and honor should be paid daily to these very brave and
beautiful angels born with the heart of a servant.
Sheriff Holder shows a patrol
car video of a shootout.
Honor The Texas Flag
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T
he flag is known as the "Lone Star Flag"
(giving Texas its nickname of the "Lone
Star State"). This flag was introduced to the
Congress of the Republic of Texas on
December 28, 1838, by Senator William H. Wharton. It
was adopted on January 24, 1839 as the final national flag
of the Republic of Texas.
When Texas became the 28th state of the Union on
December 29, 1845, its national flag became the state flag.
Texas law assigns the following symbolism to the colors
of the Texas flag: blue stands for loyalty, white for purity,
and red for bravery.
Honor the Texas flag;
I pledge allegiance to thee,
Texas, one and indivisible.
O State Bird: Mockingbird
O State Flower: Bluebonnet
O State Motto: Friendship
O State Tree: Pecan
O State Song: Texas, Our Texas
Battle Hymn of the Republic
History
O Julia
Ward Howe was the wife of
Samuel Gridley Howe, the famed
scholar in education of the blind.
Samuel and Julia were also active
leaders in anti-slavery politics and
strong supporters of the Union. Julia
was visiting a Union camp when she
heard the soldiers singing "John
Brown's Body" and was inspired to
write the words to "The Battle Hymn
of the Republic".
In Politics
O The Battle Hymn of the Republic has
long been seen as the unofficial
anthem of the Republican Party. It is
usually played at the conclusion of
the national convention.
“Texas, Our Texas”
Texas, Our Texas! all hail the mighty State!
Texas, Our Texas! so wonderful so great!
Boldest and grandest, withstanding ev'ry test
O Empire wide and glorious, you stand supremely blest.
Texas, O Texas! your freeborn single star,
Sends out its radiance to nations near and far,
Emblem of Freedom! it set our hearts aglow,
With thoughts of San Jacinto and glorious Alamo.
Texas, dear Texas! from tyrant grip now free,
Shines forth in splendor, your star of destiny!
Mother of heroes, we come your children true,
Proclaiming our allegiance, our faith, our love for you.
God bless you Texas! And keep you brave and strong,
That you may grow in power and worth, throughout the
ages long.
God bless you Texas! And keep you brave and strong,
That you may grow in power and worth, throughout the
ages long.
Battle Hymn of the Republic
By Julia Ward Howe
Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord;
He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored;
He hath loosed the fateful lightning of his terrible swift sword:
His truth is marching on. (Chorus)
I have seen him in the watch-fires of a hundred circling camps;
They have builded him an altar in the evening dews and damps;
I can read his righteous sentence by the dim and flaring lamps;
His day is marching on. (Chorus)
I have read a fiery gospel, writ in burnished rows of steel:
"As ye deal with my contemners, so with you my grace shall deal;
Let the Hero, born of woman, crush the serpent with his heel,
Since God is marching on." (Chorus)
He has sounded forth the trumpet that shall never call retreat;
He is sifting out the hearts of men before his judgment-seat;
Oh, be swift, my soul, to answer him! be jubilant, my feet!
Our God is marching on. (Chorus)
In the beauty of the lilies Christ was born across the sea,
With a glory in his bosom that transfigures you and me:
As he died to make men holy, let us die to make men free,
While God is marching on. (Chorus)
(Chorus)
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
His truth is marching on.
The Flag Folding Ceremony
As
American men and women
fight for our freedom in the
global war on terror, many of us might not
know the military history of flag
etiquette. Recently some of us my have
honored a fallen soldier or veteran and
witnessed the precision of dedication of the
honor guards involved. — Julie Weber
T
he flag folding ceremony
described by the Uniformed
Services is a dramatic and uplifting
way to honor the flag on special days,
like Memorial Day or Veterans Day,
and is sometimes used at retirement
ceremonies.
Here is a typical sequence of the
reading:
(Begin reading as Honor Guard or
Flag Detail is coming forward).
The flag folding ceremony
represents the same religious
principles on which our country was
originally founded. The portion of the
flag denoting honor is the canton of
blue containing the stars representing
the states our veterans served in
uniform. The canton field of blue
dresses from left to right and is
inverted when draped as a pall on a
casket of a veteran who has served
our country in uniform.
In the Armed Forces of the United
States, at the ceremony of retreat the
flag is lowered, folded in a triangle
fold and kept under watch throughout
the night as a tribute to our nation's
honored dead. The next morning it is
brought out and, at the ceremony of
reveille, run aloft as a symbol of our
belief in the resurrection of the body.
(Wait for the Honor Guard or Flag
Detail to unravel and fold the flag into
a quarter fold--resume reading when
Honor Guard is standing ready.)
O THE FIRST FOLD
of our flag is a
symbol of life.
O THE SECOND FOLD is a symbol
of our belief in the eternal life.
THIRD FOLD is made in
honor and remembrance of the
veteran departing our ranks who
gave a portion of life for the
defense of our country to attain a
peace throughout the world.
O THE FOURTH FOLD represents
our weaker nature, for as American
citizens trusting in God, it is to
Him we turn in times of peace as
well as in times of war for His
divine guidance.
O THE FIFTH FOLD is a tribute to
our country, for in the words of
Stephen Decatur, "Our country, in
dealing with other countries, may
she always be right; but it is still
our country, right or wrong."
O THE SIXTH FOLD is for where
our hearts lie. It is with our heart
that we pledge allegiance to the
flag of the United States of
America, and to the republic for
which it stands, one nation, under
God, indivisible, with liberty and
justice for all.
O THE SEVENTH FOLD is a
tribute to our Armed Forces, for it
is through the Armed Forces that
we protect our country and our flag
against all her enemies, whether
they be found within or without the
boundaries of our republic.
O THE EIGHTH FOLD is a tribute
to the one who entered in to the
valley of the shadow of death, that
we might see the light of day, and
to honor mother, for whom it flies
on Mother's Day.
O THE NINTH FOLD is a tribute to
womanhood; for it has been
through their faith, love, loyalty
and devotion that the character of
the men and women who have
made this country great have been
molded.
O THE
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O THE TENTH FOLD is a tribute to
father, for he, too, has given his
sons and daughters for the defense
of our country since they were first
born.
FOLD in the
O THE ELEVENTH FOLD,
eyes of a Hebrew citizen,
represents the lower portion of the
seal of King David and King
Solomon, and glorifies, in their
eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac,
and Jacob.
O THE TWELFTH FOLD,
FOLD in the
eyes of a Christian citizen,
represents an emblem of eternity
and glorifies, in their eyes,
God the Father, the Son and the
Holy Ghost.
When the flag is completely
folded, the stars are uppermost,
reminding us of our national motto,
"In God we Trust."
(Wait for the Honor Guard or
Flag Detail to inspect the flag--after
the inspection, resume reading.)
After the flag is completely folded
and tucked in, it takes on the
appearance of a cocked hat, ever
reminding us of the soldiers who
served under General George
Washington and the sailors and
marines who served under Captain
John Paul Jones who were followed
by their comrades and shipmates in
the Armed Forces of the United
States, preserving for us the rights,
privileges, and freedoms we enjoy
today.
| The Flag Folding Ceremony above is from
the US Air Force Academy |
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