Mind if I share a flag story?

Cinderellafifi · 03-25-2003

Hope you don't mind but I am overwhelmed with emotion right now and really wanted to share this:

Today in the mail I got a box from our Congressional Representative. Inside was an American Flag which had flown over the Capitol on President's Day. There was a certificate along with it saying that the Representative had it flown over the capitol on February 17th for my children and then it when on to list all four of them by name! I was cyring because I was so moved.

I called my DH to see what it was all about and he said it was a surprise for me. I could not think of a better time to be in possession of such a wonder symbol of our freedom.

Of course we already have a flag flying outside. I have decided not to fly the new one but to put it in a keepsake holder, along with the certificate.

Thanks for letting me share! God Bless the U.S.A.!

MickeyMac · 03-25-2003

OMG, what a wonderful story! How in the world did your DH come up with that idea? What a keeper!

jwdj4lfe · 03-25-2003

That is a GREAT story Cin! What a unique and awesome present! I understand about not flying it, you dont want it to be subject to rain or maybe a birds target (A communist bird of course!) That's a new family heirloom!
Joe:)

Willbegone · 03-25-2003

That is a very wonderful surprise! I would have been balling! :cry: I'm very emotional and just teared up thinking about it.

fanatic720 · 03-25-2003

I personally find that any patriotic symbol reminds me of 9-11, which nearly killed my aunt. i have always been very "America Oriented"(thats what I call it) and am very happy that the rest of america is catchign up with me.

trishb · 03-25-2003

Fifi...I am so happy for you. Details...I want Details!

mattomouseman · 03-25-2003

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Originally posted by Cinderellafifi
I could not think of a better time to be in possession of such a wonder symbol of our freedom.

Of course we already have a flag flying outside. I have decided not to fly the new one but to put it in a keepsake holder, along with the certificate.

Thanks for letting me share! God Bless the U.S.A.!

Right after 9/11 I ordered a similar flag. Ours was flown on 10/11/01. I also haven't flown it and one of these days I will have it and the certificate framed! It is an awesome keepsake. I just wish I had thought to have it down in my wife and kids names!!!!!!!!!
:)

Cinderellafifi · 03-25-2003

Thanks, guys, for sharing in my little moment. Probably Matto can give more info but this is what DH told me:

He went to our Representative's website and there was a link to order the flag. You may pick a date in the future to have your special flag flown. He said the cost was approximately $25.00.

Apparently, he had tried to get a flag that had flown on the day of our son's birth but he was unable.

I tell you, this is really something special for me. I appreciate you all letting me share this with you.:D :love: :)

MickeyMac · 03-25-2003

Cool, I want to do this for my Dad. Thanks a ton for the info. :D

quartz7 · 03-25-2003

What a wonderful story Fifi!! I would really love to do this. In this time, people really need to do this and have a very special flag. Thanks for the great story!!

Janelle

dab · 03-26-2003

Thanks for sharing Fifi! What a thoughtful husband!

ArielBelle · 03-26-2003

Oh, Fifi. Your husband is a keeper!:D What a beautiful surprise!

ArielBelle · 03-26-2003

I have been trying to do this, but cannot find the links on the websites. My father served in Vietnam, and my brother served in the last Gulf war. I think they would both appreciate a Flag.

Matto, if you could help me I would be grateful.

Willbegone · 03-26-2003

Me too, I would love to do this for my dad (Vietnam vet) and my DH who served in the Navy. This would floor them!

ArielBelle · 03-26-2003

Okay, I found it. I went to my state senators website and there is a link for "press". It then prompts you to click on "flag requests'. They have an order form to fill out. It takes about 8 weeks.

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Cinderellafifi Mouse Meister Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: S. Florida, Baby! Posts: 1,058	Mind if I share a flag story? Hope you don't mind but I am overwhelmed with emotion right now and really wanted to share this: Today in the mail I got a box from our Congressional Representative. Inside was an American Flag which had flown over the Capitol on President's Day. There was a certificate along with it saying that the Representative had it flown over the capitol on February 17th for my children and then it when on to list all four of them by name! I was cyring because I was so moved. I called my DH to see what it was all about and he said it was a surprise for me. I could not think of a better time to be in possession of such a wonder symbol of our freedom. Of course we already have a flag flying outside. I have decided not to fly the new one but to put it in a keepsake holder, along with the certificate. Thanks for letting me share! God Bless the U.S.A.! __________________ A whole year without a Disney visit leads to a crabby family DC's Tinkerbell is a very special fairy! A dream is a wish your heart makes...

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MickeyMac Cherubic Chocoholic Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,233	OMG, what a wonderful story! How in the world did your DH come up with that idea? What a keeper! __________________ ... back in the frozen tundra!

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jwdj4lfe Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orlando, Fl UCF Posts: 1,089	That is a GREAT story Cin! What a unique and awesome present! I understand about not flying it, you dont want it to be subject to rain or maybe a birds target (A communist bird of course!) That's a new family heirloom! Joe:) __________________ "Here is the world of imagination, hopes and dreams. In this timeless land of enchantment...magic and make believe are reborn-and fairy tales come true"- Walt Disney Collector of WDW Resorts... Animal Kingdom Lodge, Contemporary, Port Orleans FQ, All Star Sports, Music and Movies,Pop Century, Fort Wilderness Campground and counting... GO KNIGHTS

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fanatic720 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2002 Location: south florida Posts: 260	I personally find that any patriotic symbol reminds me of 9-11, which nearly killed my aunt. i have always been very "America Oriented"(thats what I call it) and am very happy that the rest of america is catchign up with me. __________________ oJackie luvs u all!!!! too bad I cant spend more time here!!!!!!!!!! At first it started very small as most dreams do. A twinkle in an eye, the thrill of something new. But then the dream began to grow and come alive. Touching every one of us, lighting up the sky. We share a magic day, we share enchanted nights It's a neverending story and together we all find It's been a part of me, it's been a part of you. A part of growing up together Sharing a dream come true.

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trishb Mouse Meister Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Delaware Posts: 1,350	Fifi...I am so happy for you. Details...I want Details! __________________ Trish

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Willbegone Southern Princess Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Too far from WDW! Posts: 2,658	That is a very wonderful surprise! I would have been balling! :cry: I'm very emotional and just teared up thinking about it.

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Cinderellafifi Mouse Meister Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: S. Florida, Baby! Posts: 1,058	Thanks, guys, for sharing in my little moment. Probably Matto can give more info but this is what DH told me: He went to our Representative's website and there was a link to order the flag. You may pick a date in the future to have your special flag flown. He said the cost was approximately $25.00. Apparently, he had tried to get a flag that had flown on the day of our son's birth but he was unable. I tell you, this is really something special for me. I appreciate you all letting me share this with you.:D :love: :) __________________ A whole year without a Disney visit leads to a crabby family DC's Tinkerbell is a very special fairy! A dream is a wish your heart makes...

03-25-2003	#9 (permalink)
MickeyMac Cherubic Chocoholic Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,233	Cool, I want to do this for my Dad. Thanks a ton for the info. :D __________________ ... back in the frozen tundra!

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quartz7 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Parker, Colo Posts: 1,083	What a wonderful story Fifi!! I would really love to do this. In this time, people really need to do this and have a very special flag. Thanks for the great story!! Janelle __________________ Janelle The very center of Disneyland! Proud Mama of DD Jazzy 14 DS Trevor 10 DC(cat) Tinkerbell 2 Offsite.......1992 Polynesian, Grand Floridian, Contempory.....1994 Disneyland Hotel.....2000, 2001, 2005 Polynesian......2004, 2006 Disneyland Hotel............June 2008, Oct. 2008 Disneyland Hotel.....June 2009

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dab Perpetual Trip Planner Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 1,604	Thanks for sharing Fifi! What a thoughtful husband! __________________ http://www.magicalkingdoms.com/timer...8lwbwx9enz.png

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ArielBelle Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Saratoga Springs Posts: 802	Oh, Fifi. Your husband is a keeper!:D What a beautiful surprise! __________________ WDW 1984 WDW1991 May-June 2001 Disneyland Hotel August 2003 Wilderness Lodge May 2007 Riverside

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ArielBelle Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Saratoga Springs Posts: 802	I have been trying to do this, but cannot find the links on the websites. My father served in Vietnam, and my brother served in the last Gulf war. I think they would both appreciate a Flag. Matto, if you could help me I would be grateful. __________________ WDW 1984 WDW1991 May-June 2001 Disneyland Hotel August 2003 Wilderness Lodge May 2007 Riverside

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Willbegone Southern Princess Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Too far from WDW! Posts: 2,658	Me too, I would love to do this for my dad (Vietnam vet) and my DH who served in the Navy. This would floor them!

03-26-2003	#15 (permalink)
ArielBelle Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Saratoga Springs Posts: 802	Okay, I found it. I went to my state senators website and there is a link for "press". It then prompts you to click on "flag requests'. They have an order form to fill out. It takes about 8 weeks. __________________ WDW 1984 WDW1991 May-June 2001 Disneyland Hotel August 2003 Wilderness Lodge May 2007 Riverside

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