Old Glory

[ken1953]

Thank you, Javier, I had a good subject and great opportunity!!!

[jgredline]

Good point Ken. Many folks are not aware of Flag Etiquette...
At one time it was taught in public school. Shame it no longer is.

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Here are a few from Today.

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Here are a couple shot on film

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[Bakerman35]

At the dept.

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Happy 4th of July.

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[EverlastingImpressions]

Took this while on a tour of the harbor in San Diego.

[robinlbr]

here is mine. They are old but I think they are ok.

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here is mine. They are old but I think they are ok.

Robin, Welcome to PR and those are some great additions to this thread. I especially, like the first.

[robinlbr]

Thanks, I am happy to have found this forum. I am strictly amateur compared to what i have seen here!!!

[RMullen99]

Hope this works....I am having problems sizing.......

[jgredline]

Here are some from today.

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[Wild Wassa]

I see a lot of Old Glory ... a lot.

The Canberra Yacht Club has two neighbours. The Embassy of the People's Republic of China and the Embassy of the United States of America ... so hello to all nice extended neighbours.

Back to Old Glory. The CYC has a flag.

She is called 'The Flag of USA.' The Flag is seen by every person who enters our Yacht Club. The providence of the Flag is unique. There can n'ever be another like Her.

She was flown at the headquarters of the Australian Challenger 'Gretel' in Newport Rhode Island during the 1962 America's Cup. The Flag was brought back to Australia by Gretel's co-Skipper Archie Robertson and presented to the Canberra Yacht Club.





I like how 'The Flag of USA' describes the wind at Newport, during those amazing times. I left the reflections in the shot because this is how we most often see Her.

As our Yacht Club is so close to the US Embassy, just 2 minute's walk across the park, it isn't hard to imagine who is a fine supporter of our club and where the US Embassy staff who sail, come and race.





Above, Captain William Doorris Naval Attache' USN, my friend and 505 sailor, presents the 'America's Mug', the CYC's most prestigious trophy, to past World Champion Tasar sailors Rick and Carmal Longbottom, at this year's 'Champion of Champion's Regatta', held at the CYC and sponsored by the Australian American Association.

I hope you enjoyed this different look at how Old Glory is seen ... in our neck of the woods.

Warren.

[ken1953]

Yes, Javier, and I think a lot of people have just plain forgotten the etiquette, like this guy. But, I do give all of them credit for at least showing their patriotism, even if it is a little tattered.
I love this thread...and will have lots more to come...

[jgredline]

Yes, Javier, and I think a lot of people have just plain forgotten the etiquette, like this guy. But, I do give all of them credit for at least showing their patriotism, even if it is a little tattered.
I love this thread...and will have lots more to come...

Ken, I should have explained the context of these images with the fellow and his guitar. Yesterday, I went to a rally held in L.A. where immigrants where marching and protesting and flying the Mexican flag high...This fellow was a part of a group of Veterans who where proudly flying Old Glory. Granted they where not treating the flag with the Respect it deserves, but they where at least flying the right flag and proud of it as was I...

[BMOORE]

Here's one from Monday.

[ken1953]

Javier...that is one of the problems with words alone...I was only talking about my post of the tattered flag. I was also making a general comment of all the people who fly tattered flags or fly the flag during inclement weather or at night without being lit etc., As we both have commented on, most people don't remember how to properly display the flag anymore without being reminded. But as I "tried" to say, I still respect them for at least trying. Still, maybe we can "remind" all our PR friends, and they can "remind" all their friends, and through all this reminding, maybe we can "remind" everyone, and soon, everyone is flying "Old Glory" with the respect she so richly deserves!!!
And for our friends in other countries...my sentiment goes out to your flags as well!!!

[jgredline]

Javier...that is one of the problems with words alone...I was only talking about my post of the tattered flag. I was also making a general comment of all the people who fly tattered flags or fly the flag during inclement weather or at night without being lit etc., As we both have commented on, most people don't remember how to properly display the flag anymore without being reminded. But as I "tried" to say, I still respect them for at least trying. Still, maybe we can "remind" all our PR friends, and they can "remind" all their friends, and through all this reminding, maybe we can "remind" everyone, and soon, everyone is flying "Old Glory" with the respect she so richly deserves!!!
And for our friends in other countries...my sentiment goes out to your flags as well!!!

Well said, and well received...
Being there at that protest yesterday, really bugged me. I would say that 95% or more of those folks that where holding ''Upside down'' American flags do not realize that is was the blood of the very men they where protesting against that is allowing them to Protest freely....