06/15/2026
To be an elk is to be a devout American. We hold our flag in the highest regard. Today we honor our flag. Thank you to the VFW for coming and representing our veterans and Truconsideration, LLC for the flag donations.
🇺🇸🇺🇸“I Am Your Flag”🇺🇸🇺🇸
Author Unknown
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 you see, it
is about you and me.
I remember some time ago people lined up on both sides of the street to watch the parade and,
naturally, I was leading every parade, proudly waving in the breeze. When your daddy saw me
coming, he immediately removed his hat and placed it against his left shoulder so that his hand
was directly over his heart — remember?
What happened? I’m still the same old Flag. Oh, I have a few more stars since you were a boy and
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 and you just stand there
with your hands in your pockets, I may get a small glance and then you look away. Then I see
children running around and shouting — they don’t seem to know who I am.
I saw a man take his hat off, then look around. He didn’t see anybody else with theirs off, so he
quickly put it back on. And what about that night at the ball game, when they played the “Star
Spangled Banner” and I waved so proudly in the breeze, but nobody bothered to sing? Oh, they
stood up, all right, as sort of a mild patriotic gesture, but then they talked among themselves
about the game and weather, but they did not sing. I felt hurt.
Is it a sin to be patriotic? Have you forgotten what I stand for and where I have been? Anzio,
Guadacanal, Korea, Vietnam, and Persian Gulf. Take a look at the memorial honor rolls sometime
— names of those who never came back — who gave their lives to keep this republic free.
One nation, under God. When you salute me, you are saluting them.
I may not be coming down your street for a long time, as it seems that patriotic parades are a thing
of the past. But when I do, will you do me a big favor?
Stand up straight, place your right hand over your heart, and if they play the “Star Spangled Banner,”
sing out loud and clear. I will salute you by waving back.
Show me you remember.
🇺🇸🇺🇸I am your flag.🇺🇸🇺🇸
