Our American Flag by James B. DeMasters
The stars are states, united in our nation.
The stripes represent the thirteen states.
The red signifies blood, shed by our brave.
The white denotes virtue, forever our aim.
The blue is our faith in God we trust.
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Red, White, and Blue
The red, white, and blue are a constant reminder that we are fortunate to be U.S. citizens.
Entrance to Minnesota’s first Norwegian settlement
A welcome sign bordered by two flags at the entrance to Minnesota’s first Norwegian settlement, Spring Grove, Minnesota.
Stormy Day
The U.S. flag is used as the focal point in this flower bed at the entrance to the Spring Grove cemetery. Look at those clouds.
The intersection of Highway 9 and 52
The following two pictures are the same. One has been post-processed.
A 50′ flag flies on the KAR Auto Group car lot at the entrance to Decorah, Iowa.
Green Lea Manor
A special day hanging outside with a lovely lady at the nursing home in Mabel, Minnesota. She is now gone but will never be forgotten and will always be missed. Thanks for all the laughs, Lois.
Fake RAGBRAI
Downtown Decorah
The ornamental green streetlights in Downtown Decorah are decorated with two colorful flower baskets and the U.S. flag.
On the Road
The United States flag graces the bright blue Missouri sky.
Indian Summer
Honor Guard
The honor guard leads the parade at Spring Grove’s annual http://sgsyttendemai.com/.celebration.
Hometown
The town square in Hesper, Iowa, once again proudly displays the majestic United States flag.
Parade of Tractors
The Grenadiers, have been a favorite entry in local parades, such as the Hesper-Mabel Steam Engine Days Parade of Tractors.
Many tractors in the Steam Engine Days ‘Parade of Tractors’ are adjourned with the U.S. flag.
Never forgotten
Small flags are used to decorate the graves of Veterans on Memorial Day.; thus, never forgotten.
Gracing the Night Sky
