FLY WITH PRIDE

With Memorial Day approaching, I thought this would be an appropriate opportunity to remind everyone of the days the flag of the United States of America should be flown. While there is nothing wrong with flying the flag everyday, some days are more important in our nation's history and as a tribute to others. On these days it is particularly appropriate to display the flag:

• New Year's Day - January 1
• Martin Luther King Day - Third Monday in January
• Lincoln's Birthday - February 12
• Washington's Birthday - February 22
• Presidents' Day - Third Monday in February
• Peace Officers Memorial Day (half-staff) - May 15
• Armed Forces Day - Third Saturday in May
• Memorial Day (half-staff until noon) - Last Monday in May
• Flag Day and Army Day - June 14
• Independence Day - July 4
• Korean War Veterans Day (half-staff) - July 27
• Labor Day - First Monday in September
• V-J Day - September 2
• Patriots Day - September 11
• Citizenship Day, Air Force Day, and Constitution Day - September 17
• POW/MIA Recognition Day - September 21
• Columbus Day - October 12
• Navy Day - October 27
• Marine Corps Day - November 10
• Veterans Day - November 11
• National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day (half-staff) - December 7