I received the following email from a veteran who I regard as a true patriot and retired Marine. He and his brothers were raised in a Rockland County, NY orphange, and all five served in the armed forces. One, never returned. Gerry informed me that only the President of the U.S. has the authority to proclaim when the flag is to be flown at half mast. The following link states: "By a joint resolution approved December 18, 2001 (Public Law 107-89), the Congress has designated September 11 of each year as "Patriot Day...that the flag be flown at half-staff on Patriot Day." http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/proclamations/ Thank you Gerry for sharing this. Bless you Gerry, those who stand up for America, and all who believe that there are better days for our citizens and country. Barb North of New York City ================= Subj:Re: IMPORTANT 9/11 question. > > Date:9/11/2008 1:08:03 AM Eastern Daylight Time > From: gfmerna_usmc@msn.com To:MizScarlettNY@aol.com> > > Barb: > > Only the President can issue “Proclamations” re flying the flag at Half > Staff and I cannot find any for this year’s 9/11. That doesn’t mean there isn’t > one. Here are his proclamations as of 9/8 for this year, and the past couple > of years since 9/11/01: http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/proclamations/ > > Although opinions differ as to what to do (or keep doing) in the aftermath > of 9/11, most of us have a certain pride in calling ourselves Americans. I > fully intend to show my pride by flying the stars and stripes today, 9/11. > Unfortunately, because my flag pole on the porch is so small if I put it at > half-mast it would look like the devil, else I’d put it at half-mast. > > For all you ever wanted to know about the Flag, go here: > http://www.ushistory.org/betsy/flagetiq.html > > For the United States Flag Code, go here: > http://www.ushistoryorg/betsy/flagcode.htm > > Hope this is of some help. > > Jerry > > PS: Normally I fly both the American and Marine Corps colors EVERY DAY! > ************** Psssst...Have you heard the news? There's a new fashion blog, plus > the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. > (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014)

OK, Folks--let's not have the list get into a political "danger-zone" here. I go along with the previous "Fly the Flag" messages, but I don't think we should have additional political commentary--Rootsweb does not want politics on these lists, and we all are their guests, after all. Thank you, Jim Garrity List Administrator

sorry, thought since this was a genealogical list, solely, which digressed to political and personal opinions, mine was welcome as well, even if not in the main steam.. When was an opinion not allowed in the USA??? don't go there..................... So... delete away, and delete away debates, free speech, etc etc. Gabriele ----- Original Message ----- From: MizScarlettNY@aol.com To: nynewyor@rootsweb.com Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2008 10:32 PM Subject: Re: [NYNEWYOR] Forward Re: flag I KNOW that expressed what i felt about her post > Can't be del;ted when it is already out there. > > Date: 9/10/2008 10:27:25 PM Eastern Daylight Time > From: MizScarlettNY@aol.com > Reply-to: nynewyor@rootsweb.com > To: nynewyor@rootsweb.com > Sent from the Internet (Details) > > > > delete > > In a message dated 9/10/2008 10:20:41 PM Eastern Daylight Time, > ngharkey@sbcglobal.net writes: > > > > > > I cannot fly a flag (nor would I) as I do believe USA was attacked (yes I > am > > a conspiratist ) > > > > On the other hand, there are many things US has done, but flying a flag on > > > 9-11 to me seem counter productive ************** Psssst...Have you heard the news? There's a new fashion blog, plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014) ************************************* Jim Garrity, List Administrator jimgarrity@earthlink.net ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYNEWYOR-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I KNOW that expressed what i felt about her post > Can't be del;ted when it is already out there. > > Date: 9/10/2008 10:27:25 PM Eastern Daylight Time > From: MizScarlettNY@aol.com > Reply-to: nynewyor@rootsweb.com > To: nynewyor@rootsweb.com > Sent from the Internet (Details) > > > > delete > > In a message dated 9/10/2008 10:20:41 PM Eastern Daylight Time, > ngharkey@sbcglobal.net writes: > > > > > > I cannot fly a flag (nor would I) as I do believe USA was attacked (yes I > am > > a conspiratist ) > > > > On the other hand, there are many things US has done, but flying a flag on > > > 9-11 to me seem counter productive ************** Psssst...Have you heard the news? There's a new fashion blog, plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014)

Can't be del;ted when it is already out there. Date: 9/10/2008 10:27:25 PM Eastern Daylight Time From: MizScarlettNY@aol.com Reply-to: nynewyor@rootsweb.com To: nynewyor@rootsweb.com Sent from the Internet (Details) delete In a message dated 9/10/2008 10:20:41 PM Eastern Daylight Time, ngharkey@sbcglobal.net writes: > > I cannot fly a flag (nor would I) as I do believe USA was attacked (yes I am > a conspiratist ) > > On the other hand, there are many things US has done, but flying a flag on > 9-11 to me seem counter productive ************** Psssst...Have you heard the news? There's a new fashion blog, plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014)

Ronan Tynan's version of "God Bless America" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjrcEKq6Xnw ************** Psssst...Have you heard the news? There's a new fashion blog, plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014)

delete In a message dated 9/10/2008 10:20:41 PM Eastern Daylight Time, ngharkey@sbcglobal.net writes: > > I cannot fly a flag (nor would I) as I do believe USA was attacked (yes I am > a conspiratist ) > > On the other hand, there are many things US has done, but flying a flag on > 9-11 to me seem counter productive ************** Psssst...Have you heard the news? There's a new fashion blog, plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014)

I cannot fly a flag (nor would I) as I do believe USA was attacked (yes I am a conspiratist ) On the other hand, there are many things US has done, but flying a flag on 9-11 to me seem counter productive ----- Original Message ----- From: MizScarlettNY@aol.com To: NYNEWYOR@rootsweb.com ; NYBROOKLYN-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2008 10:12 PM Subject: [NYNEWYOR] Forward Re: flag Subj: Re: flag Date: 9/10/2008 7:59:46 PM Eastern Daylight Time From: birdsanct@optonline.net Good for you, I am sure many have forgotten that tragic day. My son-in-law was a NYC fire dept. member. Although stationed in Flatbush he was there many days on search and rescue then search and recover. He told me some horror stories. So sad. I was living in VS at that time and they closed Sunrise Highway west. I was home that day and happened to have the TV on and saw what happened. I will never forget. My poor son-in-law still has nightmares. He lost his old Captain and many men than transferred to NYC. We knew many that lost their lives or relatives of those that are gone. My flag will fly high tomorrow. Arden LI, NY The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time ************** Psssst...Have you heard the news? There's a new fashion blog, plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014) ************************************* Jim Garrity, List Administrator jimgarrity@earthlink.net ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYNEWYOR-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Subj: Re: Fly Flag 9-11-08 Date: 9/10/2008 1:54:44 PM Eastern Daylight Time From: thom_claw@netzero.net > > In reference to your reminder on the Brooklyn site to fly the flag on > Thursday in rememborance of that day. Flags should be flown at Half Staff on that > day. Thank you for the reminder. > > Tom Claw ************** Psssst...Have you heard the news? There's a new fashion blog, plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014)

Subj: Re: flag Date: 9/10/2008 7:59:46 PM Eastern Daylight Time From: birdsanct@optonline.net Good for you, I am sure many have forgotten that tragic day. My son-in-law was a NYC fire dept. member. Although stationed in Flatbush he was there many days on search and rescue then search and recover. He told me some horror stories. So sad. I was living in VS at that time and they closed Sunrise Highway west. I was home that day and happened to have the TV on and saw what happened. I will never forget. My poor son-in-law still has nightmares. He lost his old Captain and many men than transferred to NYC. We knew many that lost their lives or relatives of those that are gone. My flag will fly high tomorrow. Arden LI, NY The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time ************** Psssst...Have you heard the news? There's a new fashion blog, plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014)

Are there any retired military onlist, who might explain protocol to a quick offlist question? Thanks very much, Barb N of NYC ************** Psssst...Have you heard the news? There's a new fashion blog, plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014)

Mine as well Elaine ----- Original Message ----- From: "'pic'" <pic73@worldnet.att.net> To: <nynewyor@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2008 7:50 PM Subject: Re: [NYNEWYOR] FLY the FLAG Thursday > My American Flags fly every day. > 'pic' > > > > ************************************* > Jim Garrity, List Administrator > jimgarrity@earthlink.net > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > NYNEWYOR-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

James I guess I have to wait till Mar 09 via Amazon! My daughter will love it. She visits and stays at the local hotels. Now she says people come up to her and ask directions. Don

Hi Sue, thanks for clarifying that, Think I'll let the Scoutmaster here at the church know about this, perhaps they can do something like that here for the seniors.C -----Original Message----- From: Sue Maxwell [mailto:suemaxwell@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2008 8:57 PM To: myperidot@verizon.net; nynewyor@rootsweb.com Subject: RE: [NYNEWYOR] FLY the FLAG Thursday Well, we pay a small fee and they put them up and take them down- great idea. Sue d=aolsty00050000000014) ************************************* Jim Garrity, List Administrator jimgarrity@earthlink.net ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYNEWYOR-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ************************************* Jim Garrity, List Administrator jimgarrity@earthlink.net -----------------------

Hi Don, Thanks, I did not know that in reference to the light...and my hubby was Navy. He did 4 yrs. In Korea and then opted out. Still has his sea legs though. Our American Legion Post sponsors a booth at the annual October Fair. They take your old worn flags, gather them and then have a flag disposal ceremony at the hall in November. Four homes on our block have large flag poles in their front yards. One Marine vet flies our flag and a MIA flag for a buddy of his. It's a warming feeling before sunset when these folks come out to lower their flags. I'm thinking ahead 100 or so years when our people will be looking up indices for BMD and see so many "D" for 9-11-0.......Wonder what they will think. In Genie friendship Cheers Claudia -----Original Message----- From: nynewyor-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:nynewyor-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Donald Sass Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2008 8:38 PM To: nynewyor@rootsweb.com Subject: [NYNEWYOR] Flags Claudia You can fly your flag without a light if there is some ambient light available, Moon, Street light, store lights, etc. Perfectly legal. I go through at least two flags or more every year. Flags with the embroided stars and sewn strips last the longest. On holidays I play a CD with First call to Colors and Colors with the bugle as loud as I can!! Don in OR Ret Navy StyleList.com. > > (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014) > > ************************************* Jim Garrity, List Administrator jimgarrity@earthlink.net ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYNEWYOR-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

YES, Don! We honor all our veterans when we remember them, however we remember them. > > Claudia > > You can fly your flag without a light if there is some ambient light > available, Moon, Street light, store lights, etc. Perfectly legal. I go > through at least two flags or more every year. Flags with the embroided > stars and sewn strips last the longest. On holidays I play a CD with First > call to Colors and Colors with the bugle as loud as I can!! > > Don in OR > Ret Navy ************** Psssst...Have you heard the news? There's a new fashion blog, plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014)

Sept 11 2001 is part of genealogy. Feel for the descendents who have to search their families that were devestated that day. 'pic'

My American Flags fly every day. 'pic'

Come on Mark, lighten up please.....We are talking September 11....Let it go C -----Original Message----- From: nynewyor-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:nynewyor-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Mark Lomax Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2008 7:23 PM To: nynewyor@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [NYNEWYOR] FLY the FLAG Thursday This message does not belong on a Rootsweb mailing list. It should be reserved for private communications. Mark Lomax California On Tue, Sep 9, 2008 at 3:57 PM, <MizScarlettNY@aol.com> wrote: > Thursday is the sad anniversary of terrorists destroying America, as we've > known it. Please join us in this FLY THE FLAG campaign and forward this to > your > address book friends, asking them to pass it on. > > THE PROGRAM: > > On Thursday, September 11th, 2008, display an American flag outside every > home, apartment, office, and store in the United States . Every individual > can > make it their duty to display an American flag on this seventh anniversary > of > our country's worst travesty. > > This is a gesture of unity to honor those who lost their lives on 9/11, > their > families, friends, and loved ones who continue to endure the pain, and > those > who are fighting to preserve our cherished freedoms. > > In the days, weeks and months following 9/11, our country was bathed in > American flags as citizens mourned the incredible losses and stood > shoulder-to-shoulder against terrorism. Sadly, those flags have all but > disappeared. Our > patriotism pulled us through some tough times and it shouldn't take another > attack > to galvanize us in solidarity. Our American flag represents our country. > Together we can prevail over terrorism of all kinds > > Take a moment to think back to how you felt on 9/11 and let those > sentiments > guide you. > > Some folks are choosing to drive with their car lights on. Others will > wear > red, white, and blue as statements of unity. > > God Bless You and God Bless America ! > > > > > > ************** > Psssst...Have you heard the news? There's a new fashion blog, > plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. > > (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014) > > > ************************************* > Jim Garrity, List Administrator > jimgarrity@earthlink.net > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > NYNEWYOR-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > ************************************* Jim Garrity, List Administrator jimgarrity@earthlink.net ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYNEWYOR-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hello Mr. Mailman..I am getting double and triple postings these days. Looking at the address I see the normal one and then I see the address followed by "bounces on behalf of" and the name of the sender. Fairly certain it is not my server, but I don't know about Roots Web.. Anybuddy out there that is knowledgeable about this? And I did spell this right , we are Buddies.. Cheers Claudia Ps. Could not agree more with Mdme Scarlett...Sept. 11.changed my life forever. I never take my flag down, A light shines on it at night instead of unfurling, folding and bringing it inside to return it at daybreak. I love my country un ashamedly and defy anyone to give me attitude about my patriotism. I sing my anthem at sports events and ask God to bless all the kids in the Services and their families for taking care of me and mine. Love of our country never ever goes out of style. We are the best and will always be the best. And you can take that to the bank and shove it down the throat of the d---muzzies and their Jhiad...Sorry Jim I get carried away..