Welcome to the 
​​​Flag Steward
Interactive American Flag
relaying today's informative 'Reminders from Our Flag' and inspiring 'Patriot Tributes' specific to this U.S. Flag
at  ​​ T&M's (basketball) Hangar ;)

[ Pic of IAF dedicated to this honoree posted at Flag Steward HQ ... Need pic of this / your IAF at its new steward's location ]

GO HERE for today's REMINDERS FROM OUR FLAG
(including daily Flag Status, Fallen Patriot alerts, Historical Reminders, & more)

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Fallen Patriot Commemoration
This U.S. Flag site and Flag Steward experience is dedicated to this inspirational Patriot:

U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2
Terry M. Thomas of Baton Rouge, Louisiana

[ CWO Thomas at Ft. Rucker - Army Aviation School? ]

CW2 Thomas, 31, an Apache Longbow gunship pilot stationed at Illesheim, Germany
with the 2nd Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment, 12th Combat Aviation Brigade of the 1st Armored Division
Died, in an AH-64 Apache helicopter crash on September 19, 2006, during a night-time gunnery training mission at the Grafenwohr Training Area, Germany

[ Good, clear photos were difficult to find online, so screen-captured pics from TaRhonda's 9 News report about the real meaning of Memorial Day ]

Born November 28, 1974 in Baton Rouge, LA
1994 Graduate of Capitol Senior HS in 
Graduated from Warrant Officers School in 2004
Earned Army Aviator wings in 2006 at Fort Rucker, AL
Survived by wife Denisa, and kids - Tarrisa and Ty

We honor and thank U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Terry Thomas for defending our freedoms and fighting to liberate the lives of others.

[ Provide high quality images you want in this tribute and I will add them / replace these ]

​Inspirational Quote about Terry Thomas:
... from wife, Denisa ...
He was "THE GREATEST DAD OF ALL TIME to Tarrisa Medina and Ty Miralem Thomas. He always had time for his two angels. Building a bond of love, laughter, humor and lots of fun memories. There was absolutely nothing that he would not or could not do for his "Buddy Bear" and "Matzo Bug." He loved them very much and he showed it everyday with 1000s of hugs and kisses, on and on."
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​​​GO HERE to read his obituary and condolence messages on Legacy.com
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CLICK HERE to review the Stars & Stripes article about Thomas' unit's memorial service

​​​GO HERE to see the Parting Wishes tribute site to Chief Warrant Officer Terry Thomas

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So, copy this link, post it to your social networks, and promote your inspiring Interactive American Flag.
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Patriot Honor Roll
The personal Patriots remembered by this Interactive American Flag include:
U.S. Army Captain
Brian R. Faunce

​Brian Faunce, 28, of Philadelphia, PA
[ Listed as 1st soldier from Philadelphia killed in the Global War on Terror ]

Died while serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
Assigned to Headquarters Company, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, based in Fort Carson, CO
Killed September 18, 2003 from a non-hostile combat injury while operating his Bradley Fighting Vehicle in Asad, Iraq

GO HERE to review the Military Times - Honor the Fallen post for him

U.S. Army Sergeant
Terrell Gilmore

Terrell W. Gilmore, 38, of Baton Rouge, LA
[ Listed as most recent soldier from Baton Rouge killed in the Global War on Terror ]

Died while serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
Assigned to the 769th Engineer Battalion of the Louisiana Army National Guard, Baton Rouge, LA
Killed March 30, 2008 by an IED (Improvised Explosive Device) exploding near his vehicle in Baghdad, Iraq

GO HERE to review the Military Times - Honor the Fallen post for him

Here is an example Patriot Honor Roll 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 ]

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

TaRhonda and Mike ...
​[ YOU, or better yet your kids ;), HAVE THE POWER TO EDIT & CUSTOMIZE THIS PAGE!  Follow a short video tutorial, get access to this page from Flag Steward staff, and then you can showcase the Patriots that inspire you to stand proudly during Our Flag ceremonies.  You can do it!  Email Staff@FlagSteward.org for access to this/your page now.  PS - If a 49-year old, Catholic, Jarhead Marine can build this website than you can certainly handle customizing this page to your liking. ;)  ]

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