Offshore Explorer
Your Flag
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The nautical tradition of flags and pennants are an important communication tool is in use today as much as it was a thousand years ago. Every country in the world has regulations on the size and method of national flags and how theyare flown. In fact, we refer to a boat's nationality as a vessel thatis flagged.
This leads me to an observation about flags indifferent cultures. I have never been what you would call a flag waver. I love my country. I have served in the military fighting and defending America in an erroneous war; Vietnam. I’ve marched parades and stood by the side of the street watching parades. I’ve placed the American flag outside my house on Memorial Day and The 4th of July. I grew up in Philadelphia, where Betsy sewed a flag for George to go to war. National history surrounded me all my life. My family has served in the military for three generations.We’ve been awardedmedals for valor and service.We have also been giventhe flag folded in a triangle and stained in tears.
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