I am the Flag of the United States of America-Unknown Author

 (Originally Published on this website 7/2/2010-unknown origin of pic or poem)

I am the Flag of the United States of America-Author Unknown

I am the flag of the United States of America.

My name is Old Glory.

I fly atop the world's tallest buildings.

I stand watch in America's halls of justice.

I fly majestically over institutions of learning.

I stand guard with power in the world.

Look up and see me.

And the Star-Spangled Banner in Triumph Shall Wave

Originally posted 6/25/2011 

Independence Day stirs up such emotion for me.  It is one of my favorite days of celebration, even though, I don't have to shoot off fireworks or gather for picnics to feel its importance.

Being a patriot, the mere passing of the flag in front of me brings tears, as does the singing of the national anthem.  My anger wells up when I see others not standing in honor of the Stars and Stripes or the Star Spangled Banner and you might find me verbalizing it!

The winning of the war with England for our independence from the king's tyranny was only by the Grace of God, then the building of the foundation on God's Word, only served to strengthen it.

Patriotism through Honor, Respect, & History

I was at a rodeo last night and the flags had passed by.  Everyone I saw had stood up, taken off their hat, placed their hand over their heart and respected and honored our flags.  When the prayer began, shortly after Old Glory returned to the arena, a conversation began just down the aisle from me.  I, mostly, ignored it figuring that the irreverence was between them and God.  

Then, the conversation got louder and louder as people began to sing the Star Spangled Banner. I am so proud to be an American and honor those that have given me the freedoms I enjoy.  I honor them and my country every chance I get and I do NOT understand those who do not. That being said, one does not, in my presence, disrespect our country including its flag, anthem, pledge or heroes