AUDITION NOTICE
Our American Flag
by
JASON WETZEL
Placing the spotlight on a new
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Students ages 7-17.
Auditions Aug. 5 and 6, 6-8 p.m.
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UCW
JULY 24-30, 2013
Dale Gallon's painting "Dress to the Colors."
A recent news story showed an American entertainer defaming the American
flag by using it as a door mat in his expression of contempt for the principles
represented by the Stars and Stripes. Most Americans were offended by this
display; some enjoyed it; and many just didn't care.
In America, we have a right to freedom of speech and expression. In Colonial
times Patrick Henry (quoting Voltaire) said "I may not agree with what you say,
but I'll defend to the death your right to say it."
Our American Flag means many things to many people. Contrast the
defamation of the flag with the historical painting by Dale Gallon entitled "Dress
to the Colors." San Juan Hill, Cuba, July 1, 1898 — the Spanish American War.
Color Sgt. George Berry, Troop G, 10th U.S. Cavalry is the central figure in
the painting. As a member of the famed Buffalo Soldiers, Berry saw extensive
combat in the war. He is pictured here carrying the American Flag of the 10th
Cavalry in the assault. As he passed by the fallen flag bearer of the 3rd U.S.
Cavalry, he grabbed the yellow regimental flag of the 3rd and took both flags to
the very top of Kettle Hill, while braving heavy fire. Berry saw this as his duty —
he did it in combat, at the risk if his life. The American Flag meant something to
Color Sgt. George Berry.
Our American Flag means a great deal for many Fayetteville citizens. On
June 15, a Flag Retirement Ceremony took place on the historic Fayetteville
Independent Light Infantry Parade Field. "When the United States flag (Old
Glory) becomes worn, torn, faded or badly soiled, it is time to
replace it with a new flag, and the old flag should be "retired"
with all the dignity and respect befitting our nation's flag. The
traditional method of retirement is
JASON WETZEL, CONTRIBto incinerate the flag." (Boy Scout
UTING Writer COMMENTS?
Handbook).
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