{"id":413,"date":"2011-09-01T17:32:16","date_gmt":"2011-09-01T17:32:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/americainuniform\/?p=413"},"modified":"2011-09-01T17:32:16","modified_gmt":"2011-09-01T17:32:16","slug":"preparing-for-911","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/americainuniform\/2011\/09\/preparing-for-911.html","title":{"rendered":"Preparing for 9\/11"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here\u2019s an e-mail that has been circulating on the Internet.\u00a0 On this upcoming 10th anniversary of 9\/11, we at America in Uniform feel it appropriate to demonstrate our patriotism and support for our troops by waving our flags.<\/em><\/p>\n

The e-mail:<\/strong>
\nPlease join us in this *FLY THE FLAG* campaign and PLEASE forward this email to your friends and family asking them to also forward it.\u00a0 We need to get the word out all across this great land and into every community in the United States of America.<\/p>\n

THE PROGRAM:<\/strong><\/p>\n

On Sunday, September 11th, 2011, an American flag should be displayed outside every home, apartment, office, and store in the United States.\u00a0 Every individual should make it their duty to display an American flag on this tenth anniversary of one our country’s worst tragedies.\u00a0 We do this in honor of those who lost their lives on 9\/11, their families, friends and loved ones who continue to endure the pain, and those who today are fighting at home and abroad to preserve our cherished freedoms.<\/p>\n

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.\u00a0 Sadly, those flags have all but disappeared.\u00a0 Our patriotism pulled us through some tough times and it shouldn’t take another attack to galvanize us in solidarity.<\/p>\n

Our American flag is the fabric of our country and together we can prevail over terrorism of all kinds.<\/p>\n

ACTION PLAN:<\/strong><\/p>\n

So, here’s what we need you to do ….
\n(1) Forward this email to everyone you know.<\/p>\n

Take a moment to think back to how you felt on 9\/11 and let those sentiments guide you.<\/p>\n

(2) Fly an American flag of any size on 9\/11.\u00a0 Honestly, Americans should fly the flag year-round, but if you don’t, then at least make it a priority on this day.<\/p>\n

Thank you for your participation.<\/p>\n

God Bless You and God Bless America!<\/p>\n

*Thank you.*<\/p>\n

\n

Loyal Subscribers!\u00a0 We need some help.\u00a0 The purpose of our “Heart” section is to publish stories of the experiences, contributions and sacrifices of our military (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard) and public service personnel (police officers, fire fighters, EMS, merchant marines and others in the public sector) as well as stories of their families.\u00a0 Please search your memory and computer for a few and\u00a0send them to Bill\u00a0(CPT Otis) O’Quin at boquin@ix.netcom.com<\/a><\/strong> for possible publication. \u00a0Thanks!<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

Important links for updated military\/defense information:
\nThe Daily News Briefing<\/a><\/strong>:<\/a> Today’s News for the U.S. Military, their families and friends.
\n The Military Trivia Challenge:<\/a><\/strong> Register and test your knowledge about military history.
\n U.S. Department of Defense:<\/a><\/strong> Military Defense News.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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