Memorial Day

Today is Memorial Day... Display your flag proudly. There is no other place I would want to live.

I am thankful  for my father, uncles and mostly recently my nephews Matthew Craig Asplin, USN and Bradley Charles Asplin, USMC who have served their country.

Did you know:

• The first flag was adopted on June 14, 1777 with the original 13 stars for the the 13 colonies.
• The flag has 13 horizontal stripes, alternating red and white, representing the 13 colonies forever. 
• In the canton or union, the 50 states are represented by 5 pointed stars on a blue field. 
• The current flag was first flown on July 4, 1960.
• When a flag needs to be replaced there are proper methods to do so.  
• The flag should folded and stored properly when not in use. 

The Pledge of Allegiance is what we have all been taught as children to salute the flag. 

The Star-Spangled Banner is the national anthem of the United States.

Enjoy your holiday weekend. Thank a vet or serviceman or servicewoman for their service.
                                                 God Bless us All!