Welcome to the 
​​​​Flag Steward
Interactive American Flag
for the MVHS Journalism classroom
relaying today's informative 'Reminders from Our Flag' and inspiring 'Patriot Tributes' specific to this U.S. Flag site
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 combat journalist & Patriot:
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[ New IAF in MVHS Journalism classroom = MNewton image ]

​U.S. Marine Corporal
​William I. Salazar of Las Vegas
Served as a combat photographer / videographer in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
Killed October 15, 2004 by enemy action in Anbar province, Iraq 
Born February 15, 1978 in Lynwood, CA
Graduated from South Gate HS, CA

One of Salazar's teammates, Sgt Harman said this about him, 
"William, you were the guy we all wanted beside us in combat."

CLICK HERE to review Cpl Salazar's tribute at the Military Time's Honor the Fallen site

GO HERE to see Fallen Heroes Memorial site and many, many messages for Cpl Salazar

CLICK HERE to examine the Legacy.com obituary and condolences for Cpl Salazar​

GO HERE to see the Las Vegas Sun article, containing lots of family quotes, about Cpl Salazar
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CLICK HERE to read the Los Angeles Times tribute to California native Cpl Salazar
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Your classroom now has an Interactive American Flag, 'AWAKENED' by the Flag Steward app, that honors Cpl Salazar and should inform & inspire your students, staff, & visitors. 
PATRIOT POPPY says, I WANT YOU to become a Flag Steward.  So, GO HERE to 'Awaken It Forward' (Pay It Forward) - providing an Interactive American Flag to another place (tax-deductible donation)
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Patriot Honor Roll
The personal Patriots remembered by this Interactive American Flag include:
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MVHS Journalism students ...
​[ YOU HAVE THE POWER TO 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 [email protected] for access to this/your page now.  PS - If a 49-year old Jarhead Marine can build this website than you can certainly handle customizing this page to your liking. ;)  ]
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​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 ]
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."
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GO HERE to review this Patriot's tribute site

​Are you ready to add another honoree here?
​Are you ready to add another honoree here?
Thanks for visiting this Flag Steward Interactive American Flag and reviewing today's 'Reminders from Our Flag'.  We appreciate your support of our nonprofit program and mission to build more informed and inspired citizens.

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