Are You Bold Enough?

[SETXsports Broadcaster]

We have talked about umbrellas,  now my question is....

Have any of you been bold enough to tell someone to take off their hat or stand up during the playing of the National Anthem?  I must be just a old timer now, cause that drives me crazy....and the people sitting around me (for the last 15 yrs) know that either I am crazy or just overly patriotic that I will make my way to someone and ask them politely to take off their hat or stand up....one day I will probably get my rear end kicked but OH' WELL.

Now how bout you?

[BUC EM UP]

Ive told kids who talk during the National Anthem to shut up.  Yea they were high school kids, but who cares,  I punked em.  lol

[jasper forever 07]

yeah i've told people to take their hats off, it's ridiculous that people don't have the sense to do it without being told

[Vidor50]

I agree and I have told kids to hush and people to kindly take their caps off.  They look at you like your from another country.  What is wrong with this picture.  I'm with you our flag still stands for our country.  If you don't like, leave it.

[Mike_Honcho]

i beat babies when they cry during the national anthem

[scooter]

I won't that far but I agree if you don't respect our flag and country, just leave it.  Or we can kick you out of it. WE fought for it and earned that right.

[wolfgang]

being a vet, I take it personal, whether you are in the stands , standing by the consessions or on the grounds, if you can hear it, pay your respects. I myself have made it known to individuals to observe the raising of our colors, and I appreciate this thread and everyone who feels the same. GOD bless our country and our troops!

[FritoBandito]

being a vet, I take it personal, whether you are in the stands , standing by the consessions or on the grounds, if you can hear it, pay your respects. I myself have made it known to individuals to observe the raising of our colors, and I appreciate this thread and everyone who feels the same. GOD bless our country and our troops!

Well said and thank you for your service to our country.

[WeedBegone]

Hats off to the Aggie alumns and student body.  Rather than pointing out one individual---they just yell UNCOVER when it is  time to remove your hats.

Very appropriate thread.  And for you VETS out there-----THANKS

[liltex]

Colors Raised,caps/hats off.Those who refuse need to be placed in a box w/big screen showing the recent movieTaking Chance.A tear comes to my eye when the flag is raised as I will never forget those 15-18/19 yr.old marines tied up  in groups of 3 w/conc.razor wire and slowly tortured.sorry just can't finish this true event.

[knightrider]

Colors Raised,caps/hats off.Those who refuse need to be placed in a box w/big screen showing the recent movieTaking Chance.A tear comes to my eye when the flag is raised as I will never forget those 15-18/19 yr.old marines tied up  in groups of 3 w/conc.razor wire and slowly tortured.sorry just can't finish this true event.

being a 2 tour vietnam vet, getting no respect for that, i stil honor the flag and what it stands for. i fought for my country and proud of it. these kids just don't understand the full meaning of the flag. i love my country and what it stands for. " GOD BLESS AMERICA"got to all pull together.

[SETXsports Broadcaster]

Colors Raised,caps/hats off.Those who refuse need to be placed in a box w/big screen showing the recent movieTaking Chance.A tear comes to my eye when the flag is raised as I will never forget those 15-18/19 yr.old marines tied up  in groups of 3 w/conc.razor wire and slowly tortured.sorry just can't finish this true event.

So true, I stand there at many events, and out of the blue, this big ol' retired infanty boy will have a tear in his eye.   

changing the pace for a moment.  our little group at the game, when the anthem is played sing right along with it.  I noticed one time when they were a little younger, 16 17 yrs old, that even my kids had a problem with the words to the anthem.  I ask around, and I was shocked at how many people didn't know the words to the anthem.  Well let me tell you before anymore allowance money exchanged hands, my kids knew the words and what they stood for.....

[SgtRey]

Colors Raised,caps/hats off.Those who refuse need to be placed in a box w/big screen showing the recent movieTaking Chance.A tear comes to my eye when the flag is raised as I will never forget those 15-18/19 yr.old marines tied up  in groups of 3 w/conc.razor wire and slowly tortured.sorry just can't finish this true event.

being a 2 tour vietnam vet, getting no respect for that, i stil honor the flag and what it stands for. i fought for my country and proud of it. these kids just don't understand the full meaning of the flag. i love my country and what it stands for. " GOD BLESS AMERICA"got to all pull together.

You've got my respect and appreciation.

[SgtRey]

We have talked about umbrellas,  now my question is....

Have any of you been bold enough to tell someone to take off their hat or stand up during the playing of the National Anthem?  I must be just a old timer now, cause that drives me crazy....and the people sitting around me (for the last 15 yrs) know that either I am crazy or just overly patriotic that I will make my way to someone and ask them politely to take off their hat or stand up....one day I will probably get my rear end kicked but OH' WELL.

Now how bout you?

I hate breaking the Position of attention, to tell some hood rat, or freakin Hippie to shut his soup cooler and wait til after the Anthem.  I, like many Vets do, reflect on your time in the service during the anthem...and no matter how tuff you may be, it brings tears to my eyes....then there is "J-Lo" talking during the anthem, I have to breathe, remember that not everybody served and say, "Excuse me, would you mind not talking during the National Anthem?...Thank you"..Wut da Phuc!!! I think anouncers should take a different approach, example, " Today we are going to combine our moment of silence with the National Anthem, Please rise for a moment of silence(and play the National Anthem)"..

[liltex]

I will still Honor the Flag and what it stands for even w/Jane aka Hanoi Jane Fonda singing.Afterwards I would like to spit some Beechnut in that gals eye.Well ya'll know how the rest of that song goes.

[SgtRey]

and shootem with my old 45... 8)

[pngfan66]

being a vet, I take it personal, whether you are in the stands , standing by the consessions or on the grounds, if you can hear it, pay your respects. I myself have made it known to individuals to observe the raising of our colors, and I appreciate this thread and everyone who feels the same. GOD bless our country and our troops!

AMEN !!!!!!!

[vidor pirate]

i beat babies when they cry during the national anthem

i laughed for a good minute when i read this

[jordibug15]

i've told people to shut up durin it. I'm a proud marine sister and it drives me crazy when people talk during it.

[RETIREDFAN1]

I do it any time I see someone disrespectful enough to be wearing a hat or cap during the national anthem......

[allstarmom]

At the Reservation, on the jumbotron, a video of a soldier currently serving in Iraq, is played in which he asks people to stand, remove their hats, turn their phones off, and place their hand over their heart.  I haven't seen anybody NOT do it. 

[SETXsports Broadcaster]

At the Reservation, on the jumbotron, a video of a soldier currently serving in Iraq, is played in which he asks people to stand, remove their hats, turn their phones off, and place their hand over their heart.  I haven't seen anybody NOT do it. 

That's a great idea, maybe when Jasper gets their JumboTron they can do the same.  : : :

[revenge of 1964]

This is the hidden content, please

• Sign In
• or
• Sign Up

Flag Etiquette

STANDARDS of RESPECT

The Flag Code, which formalizes and unifies the traditional ways in which we give respect to the flag, also contains specific instructions on how the flag is not to be used. They are:

The flag should never be dipped to any person or thing. It is flown upside down only as a distress signal.

The flag should not be used as a drapery, or for covering a speakers desk, draping a platform, or for any decoration in general. Bunting of blue, white and red stripes is available for these purposes. The blue stripe of the bunting should be on the top.

The flag should never be used for any advertising purpose. It should not be embroidered, printed or otherwise impressed on such articles as cushions, handkerchiefs, napkins, boxes, or anything intended to be discarded after temporary use. Advertising signs should not be attached to the staff or halyard

The flag should not be used as part of a costume or athletic uniform, except that a flag patch may be used on the uniform of military personnel, fireman, policeman and members of patriotic organizations.

The flag should never have placed on it, or attached to it, any mark, insignia, letter, word, number, figure, or drawing of any kind.

The flag should never be used as a receptacle for receiving, holding, carrying, or delivering anything.

When the flag is lowered, no part of it should touch the ground or any other object; it should be received by waiting hands and arms. To store the flag it should be folded neatly and ceremoniously.

The flag should be cleaned and mended when necessary.

When a flag is so worn it is no longer fit to serve as a symbol of our country, it should be destroyed by burning in a dignified manner.

Note: Most American Legion Posts regularly conduct a dignified flag burning ceremony, often on Flag Day, June 14th. Many Cub Scout Packs, Boy Scout Troops, and Girl Scout Troops retire flags regularly as well. Contact your local American Legion Hall or Scout Troop to inquire about the availability of this service.

Displaying the Flag Outdoors

When the flag is displayed from a staff projecting from a window, balcony, or a building, the union should be at the peak of the staff unless the flag is at half staff.

When it is displayed from the same flagpole with another flag - of a state, community, society or Scout unit - the flag of the United States must always be at the top except that the church pennant may be flown above the flag during church services for Navy personnel when conducted by a Naval chaplain on a ship at sea.

When the flag is displayed over a street, it should be hung vertically, with the union to the north or east. If the flag is suspended over a sidewalk, the flag's union should be farthest from the building.

When flown with flags of states, communities, or societies on separate flag poles which are of the same height and in a straight line, the flag of the United States is always placed in the position of honor - to its own right.

..The other flags may be smaller but none may be larger.

..No other flag ever should be placed above it.

..The flag of the United States is always the first flag raised and the last to be lowered.

When flown with the national banner of other countries, each flag must be displayed from a separate pole of the same height. Each flag should be the same size. They should be raised and lowered simultaneously. The flag of one nation may not be displayed above that of another nation.

Raising and Lowering the Flag

The flag should be raised briskly and lowered slowly and ceremoniously. Ordinarily it should be displayed only between sunrise and sunset. It should be illuminated if displayed at night.

The flag of the United States of America is saluted as it is hoisted and lowered. The salute is held until the flag is unsnapped from the halyard or through the last note of music, whichever is the longest.

Displaying the Flag Indoors

When on display, the flag is accorded the place of honor, always positioned to its own right. Place it to the right of the speaker or staging area or sanctuary. Other flags should be to the left.

The flag of the United States of America should be at the center and at the highest point of the group when a number of flags of states, localities, or societies are grouped for display.

When one flag is used with the flag of the United States of America and the staffs are crossed, the flag of the United States is placed on its own right with its staff in front of the other flag.

When displaying the flag against a wall, vertically or horizontally, the flag's union (stars) should be at the top, to the flag's own right, and to the observer's left.

Parading and Saluting the Flag

When carried in a procession, the flag should be to the right of the marchers. When other flags are carried, the flag of the United States may be centered in front of the others or carried to their right. When the flag passes in a procession, or when it is hoisted or lowered, all should face the flag and salute.

The Salute

To salute, all persons come to attention. Those in uniform give the appropriate formal salute. Citizens not in uniform salute by placing their right hand over the heart and men with head cover should remove it and hold it to left shoulder, hand over the heart. Members of organizations in formation salute upon command of the person in charge.

The Pledge of Allegiance and National Anthem

The pledge of allegiance should be rendered by standing at attention, facing the flag, and saluting.

When the national anthem is played or sung, citizens should stand at attention and salute at the first note and hold the salute through the last note. The salute is directed to the flag, if displayed, otherwise to the music.

The Flag in Mourning

To place the flag at half staff, hoist it to the peak for an instant and lower it to a position half way between the top and bottom of the staff. The flag is to be raised again to the peak for a moment before it is lowered. On Memorial Day the flag is displayed at half staff until noon and at full staff from noon to sunset.

The flag is to be flown at half staff in mourning for designated, principal government leaders and upon presidential or gubernatorial order.

When used to cover a casket, the flag should be placed with the union at the head and over the left shoulder. It should not be lowered into the grave.

[vidor pirate]

At the Reservation, on the jumbotron, a video of a soldier currently serving in Iraq, is played in which he asks people to stand, remove their hats, turn their phones off, and place their hand over their heart.  I haven't seen anybody NOT do it. 

excellent idea

[NewIndian]

Being a Marine Vet i take it very personally, during baseball game ive seen kids walking around and playing during the playing of the anthem. i want to say something but not to break the position of attention, and it wouldnt be very nice. >