Uncategorized May 29, 2024 – Finland & Rhode Island 2024-05-292024-05-29 Today, the flag of Finland flies in commemoration of its adoption on May 28, 1918. This design dates to the mid-1800’s when it was created by a yacht club. It…
Uncategorized May 27, 2024 – Memorial Day 2024-05-272024-05-27 Today the flag of the United States flies in commemoration of Memorial Day. In the United States, Memorial Day holiday honors and mourns the military personnel who have died in…
Uncategorized May 18, 2024 – Armed Forces Day 2024-05-182024-05-18 Today, the flag of the United States and the flag of the United States Navy fly in commemoration of Armed Forces Day. John Alvis, the man who inspired my love…
Uncategorized May 12, 2024 – Mother’s Day 2024-05-12 Happy Mother’s Day! Today the flags of the State of Washington and the City of San Diego fly. These were selected by my lovely wife Karin, who is the wonderful…
Uncategorized May 2, 2024 – SELL 2024-05-022024-05-02 Today, the flag of the Oakland Athletics and the SELL flag fly. I have been an Oakland A's fan since I was a kid. The team has had good years…
Uncategorized May 1, 2024 – Austria 2024-05-012024-05-01 Today, the flag of Austria flies in celebration of flag day in that nation. First used as a national symbol is 1230, the Austrian flag was officially adopted on May…
Uncategorized April 25, 2024 – ANZAC Day 2024-04-252024-04-25 Today, the flags of the Australia and New Zealand fly to Commemorate ANZAC Day, which commemorates the first military action of the Australia New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) in World…
Uncategorized April 23, 2024 – Rev. Cecil Williams 2024-04-232024-04-23 Today, the flags of the United States and San Francisco fly at half staff in memory of the Rev. Cecil Williams, retired pastor of Glide Memorial Church in San Francisco.…
Uncategorized April 20, 2024 – Djibouti and Namibia 2024-04-202026-04-23 Today's flags come from the African continent. Flying are the flags of the nations of Djibouti and Namibia. My Djiboutian flag was a gift from my sister. When she purchased…
Uncategorized April 15, 2024 – Patriots’ Day 2024-04-152024-04-15 Today the Bennington Flag and the Betsy Ross Flag fly in celebration of Patriots' Day, which is a holiday celebrated in Massachusetts, Maine, and four other states commemorating the first…
