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Pelosi gives Floyds brother folded American flag
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That’s just wrong. That is for people who served in the military. Did I miss the article saying he served?
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I think your motto here applies: never explain. Nancy was probably trying to make a point-that Floyd's death is sparking much needed reform. Or that he should never have died and it's some sort of apology. Perhaps it's because I'm not a veteran but it really doesn't bother me. We've got bigger problems right now.
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The only reason she would do this is to pander and hope to get votes. He want a veteran so he shouldn’t get a flag. It’s horrible that he died but it doesn’t change the fact that he he didn’t serve.
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The flag Pelosi presented was one of the over 100,000 flags that fly over the capital every year.
Some of these 100,000+ flags are given by members of Congress to scout troops, veterans organization, and other worthy recipients. But most are sold (I wish I was kidding) to folks who sent a "Flag Flying Fee Card" to their member of congress. The fees range from $12.00 for a 3x5 flag to $24 for a 5x8 flag. Oh, and that's just the base price, an additional $9.00 is tacked on if you want a flag that made the brief trip up & down the flagpole qualifying it an "Official Capital Flag". The $9.00 fee includes a certificate of authenticity.
The burial flags are issued by VA at no cost to the families of any eligible veteran who requests one.
aoc.gov/flags
architectofthecapital.org/posts/2016/5/30/flag-elevator
va.gov/burials-memorials/memorial-items/burial-flags/
Some of these 100,000+ flags are given by members of Congress to scout troops, veterans organization, and other worthy recipients. But most are sold (I wish I was kidding) to folks who sent a "Flag Flying Fee Card" to their member of congress. The fees range from $12.00 for a 3x5 flag to $24 for a 5x8 flag. Oh, and that's just the base price, an additional $9.00 is tacked on if you want a flag that made the brief trip up & down the flagpole qualifying it an "Official Capital Flag". The $9.00 fee includes a certificate of authenticity.
The burial flags are issued by VA at no cost to the families of any eligible veteran who requests one.
aoc.gov/flags
architectofthecapital.org/posts/2016/5/30/flag-elevator
va.gov/burials-memorials/memorial-items/burial-flags/
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My dad was a WWII veteran. He had an honor guard and flag draped coffin. There was someone playing “Taps” while the flag was folded in front of us.Pjmm wrote: ↑Tue Jun 16, 2020 10:37 am I think your motto here applies: never explain. Nancy was probably trying to make a point-that Floyd's death is sparking much needed reform. Or that he should never have died and it's some sort of apology. Perhaps it's because I'm not a veteran but it really doesn't bother me. We've got bigger problems right now.
It is a HUGE deal to most veteran’s families.
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It depends. If Thelma (see above) is right then to me it's no big deal what Peloski did. It sounds like a flag that can be easily obtained. I do understand your POV. But in Floyd's case there was no color guard nor flag draped coffin? Now if the flag is specifically for war veterans then that's different. Idk. I googled but couldn't find an answer.DSamuels wrote: ↑Tue Jun 16, 2020 2:01 pmMy dad was a WWII veteran. He had an honor guard and flag draped coffin. There was someone playing “Taps” while the flag was folded in front of us.Pjmm wrote: ↑Tue Jun 16, 2020 10:37 am I think your motto here applies: never explain. Nancy was probably trying to make a point-that Floyd's death is sparking much needed reform. Or that he should never have died and it's some sort of apology. Perhaps it's because I'm not a veteran but it really doesn't bother me. We've got bigger problems right now.
It is a HUGE deal to most veteran’s families.
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I can agree with that. I admit I have only seen them folded and presented to deceased people’s family because of military service. That is also how most flags from funerals are saved.Pjmm wrote: ↑Tue Jun 16, 2020 2:21 pmIt depends. If Thelma (see above) is right then to me it's no big deal what Peloski did. It sounds like a flag that can be easily obtained. I do understand your POV. But in Floyd's case there was no color guard nor flag draped coffin? Now if the flag is specifically for war veterans then that's different. Idk. I googled but couldn't find an answer.DSamuels wrote: ↑Tue Jun 16, 2020 2:01 pmMy dad was a WWII veteran. He had an honor guard and flag draped coffin. There was someone playing “Taps” while the flag was folded in front of us.Pjmm wrote: ↑Tue Jun 16, 2020 10:37 am I think your motto here applies: never explain. Nancy was probably trying to make a point-that Floyd's death is sparking much needed reform. Or that he should never have died and it's some sort of apology. Perhaps it's because I'm not a veteran but it really doesn't bother me. We've got bigger problems right now.
It is a HUGE deal to most veteran’s families.
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Even from what Thelma said i don’t think when you buy a flag it’s folded and given to you in the case that the brother received. Those wooden cases are what veterans flags are stored in.DSamuels wrote: ↑Tue Jun 16, 2020 4:03 pmI can agree with that. I admit I have only seen them folded and presented to deceased people’s family because of military service. That is also how most flags from funerals are saved.Pjmm wrote: ↑Tue Jun 16, 2020 2:21 pmIt depends. If Thelma (see above) is right then to me it's no big deal what Peloski did. It sounds like a flag that can be easily obtained. I do understand your POV. But in Floyd's case there was no color guard nor flag draped coffin? Now if the flag is specifically for war veterans then that's different. Idk. I googled but couldn't find an answer.
Pandering for votes. That is what that is. After November, you won’t one word about any of this, unless Trump wins; which is unlikely.