Jul 04 2009
A Thoughtful 4th of July
I have added a special and important symbol to the Memorial Sculpture in my front yard for this American Day of Celebration…and Thought:
A Thoughtful 4th
As the war in Iraq appears to be ending, but another in Afghanistan rages on, I offer
A Tribute
To Those who have sacrificed:
American & other Soldiers & Civilians;
Iraqi & Afghani…
All who have given their lives
in what they believe is a noble cause.
The flag draped here is a 48-star flag of unknown date and manufacture, though it was used sometime between 1912 and 1959. In 1912, two stars were added, representing Arizona and New Mexico, bringing the total number of stars to 48. In 1959 Alaska became the 49th star.
I bought the flag for $3.00 at a Yard Sale in the Sellwood neighborhood south of downtown Portland.
The seller said it is a “coffin flag,” and did not want to tell its history; a “sad” flag indeed!
Join me and others in working for a sustainable peace everywhere!