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The Charleroi Area Historical Society hosted the Mid-Mon Valley Shipmates of Monongahela at its May monthly program.

CAHS - Shipmates
Shipmates (l-r): George Essey, George Diehle, Larry Masci, Fred Owens, Barry Anders, Patrick J Maloy, and Jack Hoak, cutting the cake.

The Shipmates' 35-30 minute program on flag etiquette is filled with important information on the history and proper care and display of our national flag and much more. Barry Anders, Executive Officer, and five other retired midshipmen talked about how "Old Glory" got its colors – the meaning of the red and white stripes and how the number and placement of the stars in the field of blue are determined. They also explained that there is a flag code (written and unwritten), but the code is not to be thought of as law.
Those in attendance heard about the many ways to respect and disrespect the flag, especially at public events such as parades, sports events, and during the pledge of allegiance and the singing of the national anthem. Truly inspiring was the Shipmates' demonstration of the proper way to fold the flag.

When performed at a fifth grade school assembly, students (who would volunteer to do the folding), learn that the 13 folds are rooted in the Judeo-Christian traditions.
For information on scheduling the Shipmates for your group or organization, call Patrick J. Maloy at 443-994-3349 or email him at pjmsloy13@verizon.net.

For information about upcoming programs and membership in the CAHS, call 724-483-4961 (Historic Goaziou Print Shop at 807 Fallowfield Ave.) or 724-925-1742 (Ken Thompson, President and Program Coordinator).

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