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Fly High

I was taught how to care for her My father believed it was important to learn Hold her just right, show her respect Never let her touch the ground She is to be kept clean and tatter free Put your hand over your heart to show her love Hold her in high regard Many people have died fighting for her She stands for much more than you understand White signifies purity and innocence Red signifies valor and bravery Blue signifies vigilance, perseverance and justice Let her wave proudly Stand at the site of her and Above all, respect her history and her meaning

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Date: 12/1/2022 2:37:00 PM
Thank you Susan. My grandfather was from Lithuania. He came to the USA around the turn of the century between 1895 and 1910. He bought me a US flag and asked me to make sure if he let me hold it during a parade that I would never let it touch the ground. God bless.
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Date: 11/28/2022 8:43:00 AM
Susan, I especially liked "She stands for much more than you understand". I feel you touched upon the symbolic meaning so many people associate with the American Flag. Sanford
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Date: 9/28/2019 3:25:00 AM
I figured it out right away for your words were succinct and powerful.
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Date: 2/28/2019 12:45:00 PM
Yes, fly high the flag! Stand proud and brave. Nicely said, Susan!
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Date: 1/31/2019 2:56:00 PM
Amen...much blood has been shed for hope to exist in peace and love... may that never be forgotten...
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