FLY the FLAG on 9/11

If you forward this message to least 11 people and each of those people do the same ... you get the idea.

THE PROGRAM: On Thursday, September 11th, 2008, an American flag should be displayed outside every home, apartment, office, and store in the United States . Every individual should make it their duty to display an American flag on this seventh anniversary of one our country's worst tragedies. 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.

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 is the fabric of our country and together we can prevail over terrorism of all kinds.

So, here's what you need to do; (1) Forward this message to everyone you know (at least 11 people). Take a moment to think back to how you felt on 9/11 and let those sentiments guide you. (2) Fly an American flag of any size on 9/11. Honestly, Americans should fly the flag year-round, but if you don't, then at least make it a priority on this day. I hope you'll join me and fly the flag.

Just a personal testimony, I remember exactly where I was and what I was doing when the planes struck the Towers. I will never forget the numbing sadness I felt then and in the days to come. I also remember vowing to never let it change my life and my freedom. I am so grateful to those people who are brave enough to go out and actually fight for our country. I am not ashamed to be an American, I am certainly not ashamed to shed a tear at the sight of the flag. I do remember driving down the road and seeing flags everywhere. It was hard to get to town without crying just a little bit. There is still a couple of guys out here in Elbert County who most would call Redneck, mostly because they still have huge American Flags flying from the beds of their pickups, but I just smile and call them, might patriotic Americans. Like we heard the other night...let's stand up for what is right and let's stand up for America!