Flag Day

Today is Flag Day in the United States. Flag Day is a day for all Americans to celebrate and show respect for our flag, its designers and makers. I've heard people say that the flag is just an object and doesn't deserve any special recognition. Our flag is a symbol. And where would we be without symbols?

The almighty dollar is just a symbol of a gold standard that no longer exists. Yet we still exchange and measure wealth in how many dollars one possesses.

The Constitution and Declaration of Independence are just symbols of the freedom of our great nation. Yet without those great symbols, would we still be a territory of Mother England?

The cross is a symbol of Christ's sacrifice to save us from hell. Without that symbol, there would be no salvation.

Our flag is representative of our independence and our unity as a nation.....one nation, under God, indivisible. Our flag has a proud and glorious history. It was at the lead of every battle fought by Americans. Many people have died protecting it. It even stands proudly on the surface of the moon.

As Americans, we have every right to be proud of our culture, our nation, and our flag. So raise the flag today and every day with pride!

Joe