Today, Monday, May 15 is Peace Officers Memorial Day for 2023 as part of Police Week through Saturday. Unfortunately, a … More
Tag: flag
A flagpole at the HQ library branch honors the U.S. and veterans on this Veterans Day 2022
With today being Veterans Day 2022, here’s a nice image that shows respect for both the United States and those … More
Check a flagpole to see which way the (tropical) winds blow!
You can see by this U.S. flag pointing due south that Tropical Storm Nicole is approaching Florida’s east coast as … More
After Hurricane Ian: Here’s one U.S. flag that will be replaced
Another of the minor damage that will take place is the new U.S. flag that will fly from this cell … More
U.S. flags flying at half-staff in honor of Queen Elizabeth, remembrance of 9/11
U.S. flags have been ordered to half-staff (remember, it’s half-mast only on ships) in remembrance of Queen Elizabeth II, who … More
U.S. flags back … yet again … to half-staff
Once again, U.S. flags are back at half-staff in remembrance of the victims of a mass shooting. The latest arrived … More
Please, let’s have U.S. flags back to flying high (not half-staff)
Unfortunately, U.S. flags have been at half-staff too many times in recent months. The latest was to remember the fallen … More
Another tragedy and U.S. flags have been back at half-staff
Sadly, U.S. flags are back at half-staff in remembrance of the victims of the school shootings in Uvalde, Texas. U.S. … More
U.S. flags back to flying high after a long weekend at half-staff in memory of victims of COVID
U.S. flags are again flying high as the recent long weekend’s stay at half-staff has ended. Here’s the flagpole at … More
U.S. flags should fly at half-staff (or half-mast on a vessel) for those who died of COVID
Flags of the United States are supposed to be flown at half-staff (or half-mast on a vessel) until sunset on … More
The sight of Old Glory rippling in the sun always brings a patriotic thrill
I always get a nice surge of a patriotic pride when I see an Old Glory flying and illuminated so … More
OK, this was yesterday, but it remains a nice image!
I got this shot yesterday (Feb. 22, 2022) but am only posting it today because I didn’t want two blazing … More
Library, flags and clouds get a spray of the rays of a setting sun
The setting sun’s rays illuminated clouds, flags and the front of the Headquarters branch of the Collier County Public Library … More
A Sunday morning breeze brought ‘snap’ to ‘Old Glory’
It’s always a nice sight and sound when a stiff breeze puts a little “snap” into an Old Glory! We … More
Make sure your U.S. flag is at the correct station
Collier County government and the county’s library system are usually spot-on for having U.S. flags at the proper station. Unfortunately, … More
On Veterans Day 2021, a little wind could have helped the flags
In a fitting tribute to Veterans Day in the U.S. today (Nov. 11, 2021), our local government offices were closed, … More
Was your flag at half-staff today to honor National Fallen Firefighters Memorial?
A question: Was your community or home U.S. flag flying at half-staff on Oct. 3, 2021? It should have been … More
Our neighborhood flag was flown properly for 9/11 anniversary … was your flag at half-staff?
Our neighborhood’s flag was flying at half-staff yesterday, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021 … which was the 20th anniversary of the … More
Today’s new(old) Disney photo: On Memorial Day 2021, a photo of the U.S. flag at EPCOT in ’19
I’m now posting photos we’ve taken in years past at Walt Disney World. I’ve never posted them on my blog, … More
U.S. flags at half-staff in memory of the Atlanta murder victims
In case you haven’t noticed, U.S. flags are being flown at half-staff until Monday, March 22, 2021, in memory of … More
A little breeze from the north positions U.S. flag for backlighting
Here’s my favorite U.S. flag … and, with a breeze from the north, it is wonderfully illuminated by the late-afternoon … More
Thanksgiving 2020: Giving thanks to the U.S., but let’s see a flag replaced!
Let’s give thanks today on Thanksgiving Day 2020 for the United States of America … this includes respecting Old Glory. … More
Hey, cellphone tower owner! It’s time to replace this flag!
There’s upkeep to remember when flying Old Glory. So, when the U.S. flag atop your cellphone tower is getting a … More
U.S. flag remains at half-staff in honor of the late Justice Ginsberg
The U.S. flag was still flying at half-staff when I visited the Coco River U.S. Post Office on the evening … More