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The American Flag and What It Means

The American Flag and What It Means

Larry Tyler October 3rd, 2017 Hotel 2/5 Blog
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The American Flag and What It Means To Me

The American Flag means many things to many people. Fifty stars, thirteen stripes, freedom, liberty, patriotism, and safety are the most common. There are fifty stars for fifty states united together, thirteen stars to represent thirteen colonies that pulled together to create the beginning of the United States. For some Americans, it does not mean much of anything past the idea that it is just the flag of America.

. . . . (Click on the title piece in red above to open the PDF file to read the full article)

The flag isn’t just a piece of cloth to show that ‘America’ exists. It is there to represent us. People would die for the flag, just as they would die for their country, there is no difference. I would die for the flag and for my country so my kids and grandchildren and others may have peace, freedom and security from evil.

As a boy I had a patriotic view on life. As a young man at the age of twenty, I experienced firsthand living or dying protecting my country. As an older adult veteran, I would still do the same. Freedom is worth the price.

John 15:13  “Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends.”

 

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I am a Marine combat veteran who served in Vietnam from January 1969 - January 1970. I live in Santa Clarita, California.
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  1. Larry Tyler Author October 3, 2017 (5:58 pm)

    Click on the “The American Flag and What It Means To Me” red line above to open the PDF file to read it. You may copy it and/or download it if you’d like. Larry

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  2. Aimee Author October 13, 2017 (5:28 am)

    Thank you for posting this article on the flag and what it means to you. Thank you for fighting for our freedom in this country. I love the flag, my country, and those willing to stand up for it.

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  3. caseydennis Author November 3, 2017 (1:08 pm)

    Very good article, Larry! You’re so right! The Flag should be what unites us, not divides us! It’s not a political symbol. It represents us all! Thank you for all that you do for Hotel Company! God Bless You! Semper Fi!

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