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Episode 229: The Star Spangled Banner →

The month of July is a very special month. July has many reasons to celebrate. Though not widely known, it was on July 2nd, not July 4th, that the Continental Congress passed the resolution declaring the independence from the colonies. We celebrate Independence Day on July 4th. Are you a celebrator? Having lived several years in the Fourth of July city, Seward, Nebraska, Independence Day has very special memories for me. Singing the Star Spangled Banner has inspired millions and moved many to tears. It is symbolized with the flag, what it really does mean to be a loyal American.

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tags: national anthem, star spangled banner, july, south dakota, colonel, independence day, fort meade, carlton, independence, patriotic, francis scott key, song, calvary, flag, wrote, celebrate, Marion, american flag, Werner
categories: holiday, quote, reflection, service, family, history
Tuesday 06.25.24
Posted by Trina Harger
 

Episode 227: Old Glory →

When you read this column, it will be only a few days before Flag Day. I have often wondered if "Old Glory" can tell her story, just what she might tell us. Recently, I read some warm thoughts which I'd like to share with you, my dear readers of this column.

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tags: flag, freedom, symbolizes, glory, people, stars, vigilance, hardiness, stars and stripes, parade, innocence, Marion, purity, respect, protect, patriotic, thoughts, man, defeat, perseverance
categories: holiday, quote, education, history, reflection, service
Tuesday 06.11.24
Posted by Trina Harger
 

Episode 188: The Flag of Stars & Stripes →

It is that time of year when many patriotic thoughts arise as we see the flag flying high in the sky. I am very impressed in my travels to note where homes fly the flag on a daily basis.

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tags: flag, day, America, home, June, liberty, stripes, fly, February 12, October 12, January 20, April 6, continental congress, freedom, hymn, mother, birthday, speaks, November, inauguration day
categories: quote, history, holiday, education, service
Tuesday 06.27.23
Posted by Trina Harger
 

Episode 184: Come Visit My Grave →

May is the month when families come together for the Memorial Day weekend. I shall never forget the memorial service I once attended in a cemetery. And as I stood at the grave of a veteran who had given his life for his country, this poem was read over the loudspeaker, and I would like to share it with you in this week's Warm Thoughts column.

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tags: grave, visit, veteran, cemetary, memorial day, free, loudspeaker, flag, streamed, hear, forget, year, sad, memorial service, marion, put, daughter, Werner, legionnaires, blue caps, prairie, come to my grave
categories: reflection, family, memories, quote, friends, history, holiday, service
Monday 05.29.23
Posted by Trina Harger
 

Episode 140: Healing Liberty →

It is that time of year when many patriotic thoughts arise as we see the flag flying high in the sky. I am very impressed in my travels to note where homes fly the flag on a daily basis.

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tags: flag, America, February, liberty, June, day, freedom, patriotic, continental congress, inauguration day, January, american flag, thoughts, fly, Marion, October, birthday, stripes, stars, workmen
categories: holiday, quote, education, history, service
Tuesday 06.28.22
Posted by Trina Harger
 

Episode 138: Old Glory →

When you read this column, it will only be a few days before Flag Day. I have often wondered if Old Glory could tell her story, just what she might tell us. Recently, I read some warm thoughts which I'd like to share with you, my dear readers of this column.

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tags: flag, symbol, man, unified, stars, freedom, parade, stripes, perseverance, glory, respect, hardiness, defeat, innocence, idealists, Marion, purity, child, street, star spangled banner
categories: reflection, history, holiday, memories
Tuesday 06.14.22
Posted by Trina Harger
 

Episode 98: Fort Meade & The Star Spangled Banner →

The month of July is a very special month. July has many reasons to celebrate. Though not widely known, it was on July 2nd, not July 4th that The Continental Congress passed the resolution declaring the independence from the colonies. We celebrate Independence Day on July 4th. Are you a celebrator? Having lived several years in the Fourth of July city in Seward, Nebraska, Independence Day has very special memories for me. Singing the Star Spangled Banner has inspired millions and moved many to tears. It has symbolized with the flag, what it really does mean to be a loyal American.

Read more

tags: national anthem, star spangled banner, carlton, july, flag, south dakota, colonel, fort meade, Marion, patriotic, Seward, independence, celebrate, calvary regiment, passed, patriotic fervor
categories: reflection, education, history, holiday, memories
Tuesday 06.29.21
Posted by Trina Harger
 

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