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​​​Flag Steward
Interactive American Flag
relaying today's informative 'Reminders from Our Flag' and inspiring 'Patriot Tributes' specific to this U.S. Flag
at  ​​Dude Perfect's HQ  (Sports Palace ;)

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Fallen Patriot Commemoration
This Interactive American Flag is dedicated to:
US Army First Lieutenant
Jonathan D. Rozier of Katy, TX

Lieutenant Jonathan Rozier, 25, served as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
with Company B, 2nd Battalion, 70th Armor Regiment, 1st Armored Division deployed from Ft. Riley, Kansas
Rozier was killed when his unit came under attack by RPG (Rocket-Propelled Grenades) and small arms fire on July 19, 2003 in Baghdad, Iraq

We honor and thank US Army Lieutenant Rozier for defending our freedoms and fighting to liberate the lives of others.

Inspirational Quote about Lieutenant Rozier:
... from one of his tank platoon teammates ...
"I was a member of Jon's Platoon. I can attest to his gallantry in battle, his sense of humor, and his sincere concern for his soldiers. 
... ... ... Those first few weeks in Abu Ghraib were very spartan. I recall the LT getting the most care packages from home. He did not hesitate to share all the goodies with us. There were even some phone cards in some of them. He always cared about his men, and always put their welfare before his own.
It was this kind of leadership that inspired the great teamwork that his 'Raider Platoon' became known for. He was truly one who led from the front. He was standing side by side with his men when he fell. I am proud to say that I was one of them.  I will never forget LT Rozier."
- Staff Sergeant Sean Cornelison of B Co. 2-70 Armor, Baghdad


Born July 16, 1978 in Dallas, TX
Grew up and home-schooled in Katy, TX
Graduated from Texas A&M University and Commissioned as 2nd Lieutenant in US Army in Dec. 15, 2001
Married Jessica Desiree O’Rourke of New Orleans, LA, on Dec. 18, 2001
10 months their son, Justin David Rozier was born at Fort Riley, KS
Attended tank commander school to be a M1A2 Abrams Tank Platoon Leader
Bestowed with Bronze Star with Valor for his bravery under fire at the Battle of South Al Hillah on Mar. 31, 2003

Survived by his wife, son, mother, father, 2 brothers, and sister

[ Then, 2nd Lt Rozier receiving Bronze Star with Valor device ]

[ Jon with his wife, Jessica ]

[ Jon with his son, Justin ]

​CLICK HERE to review his tribute at the Military Time's Honor the Fallen site

​​​​GO HERE to see the American Fallen Soldiers Project tribute to 1LT Rozier

Justin and his dad, Jonathan, reconnected through dad's old car - how cool!

​CLICK HERE to examine the Fallen Heroes Memorial with messages for Jonathan Rozier
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GO HERE to view the Find a Grave site for Rozier
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CLICK HERE to check out the Legacy.com tribute site for 1LT Rozier

GO HERE to see the American Legion Post named after hometown hero, 1LT Jonathan Rozier, in Katy TX

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Patriot Honor Roll
The personal Patriots remembered by this Interactive American Flag include:
U.S. Army Corporal
Peter J. Courcy of Frisco, TX

[ US Army / public domain image ]

​​ CPL Courcy served in Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan)
He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) deployed from Fort Campbell, KY
Killed Feb. 10, 2009, in Salerno, Afghanistan, by an IED (Improvised Explosive Device) explosion near his vehicle.

CLICK HERE to read the Military Times - Honor the Fallen tribute to Cpl Courcy

Here is an example tribute to imitate / replace
[ THIS IS THE FLAG STEWARD FOUNDER'S EXAMPLE HONOR ROLL TRIBUTE TO HIS DAD - WHOSE MEMORIAL FLAGPOLE INSPIRED THIS NONPROFIT PROJECT ]

The personal Patriot(s) remembered by this Interactive American Flag include(s):
U.S. Army (Retired) Lieutenant Colonel
Edward J. Sweeney Jr.

Vietnam Veteran of Boston, Massachusetts
20 year Army career (1967-1987) in Aviation and Corps of Engineers
Awarded Silver Star, Bronze Star, and 45 Air Medals while serving as scout helicopter pilot ( shot down 3 times ;) in Vietnam
Died December 8, 2008, age 62, of a Vietnam War related illness 
Survived by wife, Ellen Sweeney, two children and three grandchildren
We honor and thank U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Ed Sweeney Jr. for defending our freedoms and fighting to liberate the lives of others.

​Ed Sweeney Jr. inspires us with his leadership - how he looked out for the welfare of his men:
Chief Warrant Officer Frank Glenn, a fellow Vietnam War scout helicopter pilot of Platoon Leader Ed Sweeney, repeated Captain Sweeney's directive to his 9 scout pilots, "Don't be a cowboy, don't take any unnecessary risks, no hot-dogging, and don't get your crew killed.  Your job is to return to base everyday."

GO HERE to review this Patriot's tribute site

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