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VOL. 22 NO. 28 May 26-June 1, 1989 20 CENTS
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Some people call me Old Glory, others call me the Star Spangled Banner, but whatever they
call me, I am your Flag, the Flag of the United States of America. Something has been
bothering me so I thought I might talk it over with you, because it is about you and
me.
remember some time ago people lined up on both sides of the street to
watch me parade, proudly waving in the breeze. When your daddy saw
me coming, he immediatley removed his hat and placed it against his
left shoulder so that his hand was directly over his heart —remember?
And you, I remember you, standing there straight as a soldier.
You didn't have a hat, but you were giving the right salute.
Remember little sister? Not to be out done, she was saluting
the same as you with her right hand over heart—
•remember?
What happened? I am still the same old flag. Oh, I
have a few more stars since you were a boy. A lot
more blood has been shed since those parades of long
ago. But now I don't feel as proud as I used to. When
I come down your street you just stand there with your
hands in your pockets and I may get a small glance
and then you. look away.Then I see children running
iUUi^^^^PX^^'^llMSSH. around and shouting. They don't seem to know
• » l l | | ^ ^ ^ J j ^ ^ ^ who I am -1 saw one man take his hat off then
^ ^ ^ ^ \ t i i i i ^ . . . ^ look around. He didn't see anyone else with their
^ ^ i i i w ^ ^ i S ^ ^ hais off, so he quickly put his back on.
Is it a sin to be patriotic anymore? Have you
forgotten what I stand for and where I have been?
Anzio, Guadalcanal, Korea, Vietnam. Take a look at the memorial honor rolls some time. You will see
all those brave men who fought for me and the Republic and never came back. When you salute me
you are actually saluting them.
Well, it won't be long until I'll be coming down your street again. So, when you see me, stand straight,
place your right hand over your heart - and I'll salute you back by waving and displaying my stars
and stripes in honor of you and all those who fought for me and what I stand for.
know that you remember I am and always will be YOUR FLAG.
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— Submhtwl by Stella FInamor*
WE SALUTE YOU
Proudly, we pay tribute to those Annericans of our armed forces who have given their lives
in the line of duty. Their great sacrifice is our everlasting sadness...their memory our everlasting pride.
Let us on this Memorial day and every one to follow, remember their deeds,
their courage and their dedication to our country.
THANK YOU.
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| Title | Bethpage-Tribune_1989-05-26 |
| Subject | Newspaper |
| Description | This is a Newspaper distributed locally within Betpage, Old Bethpage, Island Trees, Plainedge and Seaford. |
| Creator | Florence Cullem |
| Publisher | Florence Cullem |
| Contributors | Scanned and prepared by Hudson Microimaging, Port Ewen, New York 12466. Date 2009 |
| Date | 2010 |
| Type | Periodical |
| Format | PDF; TIFF |
| Source | Bethpage Public Library |
| Language | English |
| Coverage | United States |
| Rights | The Newspaper is in the Public Domain and Digital Rights are held by Bethpage Public. Library. |
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