Posted on May 11, 2014
Why do some people not stand with their hand over their hearts when the honor guard passes by during a parade?
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I was raised to stand with my hand over my heart, when the first color/ honor guard holding the flag passes by me. It seems that some people just ignore this tradition and simply just stand and walk around as if nothing important is going on or they sit there in chairs.
I have seen older military veterans in wheelchairs stand up (with or without assistance) and salute with pride when the honor guard passes by them on the street.
I have seen older military veterans in wheelchairs stand up (with or without assistance) and salute with pride when the honor guard passes by them on the street.
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Flags and Vexillology
Flags and Vexillology
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It is about education. When I was growing up I was taught to revere and respect the flag. I was taught to recite the Pledge of Allegiance every morning at the begining of school. Most schools do not do this anymore because it might offend someones beliefs or sensabilities. I for one pray in public, honor the flag and the country it represents and will make sure in my little corner of the world that my children will do the same.
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CPT Jacob Swartout
Thanks for sharing. It's disheartening to know that too many people just don't care or are not taught about the traditions and what the flag really means.
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I don't want to blame it on society changing, but there have been shifts. Things like the Pledge, and sports games shifting to more televised than live.
The younger generation just doesn't understand national symbols at all, because they weren't raised with them in the same way.
The younger generation just doesn't understand national symbols at all, because they weren't raised with them in the same way.
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CPT Jacob Swartout
Parents should take the time to educate them on what respect means for the flag. It's not just there for no reason. Thanks for sharing.
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My friends chuckle when I stand at attention as the National Anthem is played/sung on television for sporting events... I don't let it bother me! Of course none are veterans either.
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