Monday, July 17, 2006

Here are photos of the flags at our dock at Seven Mile Narrows on the South Channel in Georgian Bay. Our cottage is located on McLaren Island, which is about 8 miles by water from the town of Parry Sound, Ontario.







The flags were lowered to half-mast after my father passed away as a mark of respect to his memory.









In America, the US flag is typically flown throughout the country at half-mast a prescribed number of days based on rank, service, or importance of the person being honored. For example, 30 Days from the death of the President, former President, or person of great importance; 10 Days from the day of death of The Vice President or a sitting or former Supreme Court Chief Justice; from the day of death to the day of Interment of The Governor of a State, territory, or possession of the United States, etc. The president can also direct that the flag be flown at half-staff as a symbol of respect for great Americans, and other officials and foreign dignitaries who are noted for their non-government service and achievement.





We will fly the flags at our cottage at half-mast for 30 days, as my father was someone of the greatest importance to us.

We believe he was also of great importance, to the very same South Channel he loved so.

We salute you Pop!

1 Comments:

  • At Tue Jul 18, 09:44:10 PM, Anonymous said…

    Yes Lance, long wave the flags for your father and other important people..


    The Tri-Parish in Hornell, Dansville and Canaseraga lost another member of it's family yesterday and I would like to use a small space to ask for prayers for the Elizabeth (Tinky) Foreman family. They already lost young Ellen in May. I believe that Stan was guiding her to heaven.
    Rest in Peace our dear friends...

    Carol L in NY

     

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