Continuing a Big Tradition
Big flags have been made in Utah since Pioneer days. Soon after their arrival in the Great Basin, the Mormon...
Big flags have been made in Utah since Pioneer days. Soon after their arrival in the Great Basin, the Mormon...
Each year we celebrate July Fourth, Independence Day, as the birthday of the United States of America. Yet surprisingly John...
Just like most families, my family has a long list of Christmas traditions that are fulfilled on very specific days...
A visit to Boston offers many treasured experiences. Recently we visited the North Bridge near Concord, site of the first...
When I was growing up, my family always had season tickets to BYU football games. Autumn Saturdays were often spent...
They say that all businesses fail within the first year. And by “they” I mean all the people who want...
Every year for the 4th of July my whole family gathers in Mt. Pleasant, UT. Those guys know how to...
I was recently asked to be one of the leaders of a Cub Scout troop. This took me by surprise...
While at a family dinner the other night, after the children had excused themselves for this reason or that, my...
Americans celebrated Flag Day this year in many ways. In Cody, Wyoming a proud community celebrated by hosting a Field...
“I’ll meet you at the flag pole.” These were the infamous words associated with every fight at my elementary school;...
The Beach Boys said to “be true to your school”, but if there was one thing I lacked during any...
Of all the flags or symbols I can think of, one stands alone as the most recognizable and the most...
Summer has begun, and with the warmer weather comes outdoor opportunities and recreation. I look forward to summer because of...
This Monday I woke to find that the Boy Scouts had already put up the big flags on our street,...
My dad was a military man – a patriot through and through. He posted the flag every day though he...
Nobody knows for sure, but it has been believed that the First Navy Jack, then a custom flag, was flown...
My years at college were wonderful, full of all the socializing and learning that are expected from years of unsupervised...
I entered the 1st grade knowing perfectly well that when compared to the two other elementary schools in our district,...
When flying our flag at home, my dad took special care to keep what I thought was a fairly ridged...
Personal tragedy might create an opportunity for you to fly your flag at half-staff, but you might not know about...
As the symbol for the United States, the flag should be treated respectfully, even though it may be faded, damaged...
Since the establishment of the thirteen colonies flags have been designed and redesigned to represent our independence from foreign powers,...
When my dad died, the flag that covered his casket was folded and presented by the local VA to my...
She does not have a driver’s license or even a passport, but she travels without hindrance. She does not vote...