NATIONAL POW/MIA RECOGNITION DAY
In the United States, the third Friday in September honors National POW/MIA Recognition Day. The day serves as a call to action, reminding the nation to rededicate our efforts.
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Each year since 1989, a presidential proclamation brings the nation together to remember and honor the members of the Armed Forces who remain missing in action or are prisoners of war. We're responsible for bringing our patriots home and for caring for our military families awaiting word of their loved ones.
The POW/MIA Flag is flown this day over significant national landmarks and government buildings across the country. Not only do the Capitol, the White House, and the Korean and Vietnam Veterans Memorials fly the flag, but so do the offices of the secretaries of State, Defense and Veterans Affairs, and of the Selective Service System. Additionally, the POW/MIA Flag flies on the grounds or in the lobbies of every major military installation, post office, and all VA Medical Centers and national cemeteries.
HOW TO OBSERVE POW/MIA RECOGNITION DAY
Around the nation, events, and ceremonies recognize POWs, MIA, and their families. Loved ones and supporters gather for candlelight vigils, walks, and other events to show honor and support of their sacrifice. Join a service near you and show your support. Visit pow-miafamilies.org for more information.
Recognize the men and women who are POW and MIA. Remember them and bring them home. Use #POWMIARecognitionDay to post on social media.
NATIONAL POW/MIA RECOGNITION DAY HISTORY
Congress established National POW/MIA Recognition Day with the passage of Section 1082 of the 1998 Defense Authorization Act. This day is one of the six days that Federal Law requires government facilities to fly the POW/MIA Flag. The U.S, Secretary of Defense lists all places designated to fly the POW/MIA Flag.
Send help......and a storage unit. He kept the m'fer a secret. Maybe I should come home with a pair of $1000 shoes.
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FIRE PREVENTION DAY
Every year on October 9th, communities across the nation observe Fire Prevention Day. This important observance occurs during National Fire Prevention Week to serve as an essential reminder to take simple proactive steps by performing routine checks and creating a family escape plan in case of a fire.
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Fire Prevention Day was born from tragedy and its history is one of sadness. Established 40 years after the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, Fire Prevention Day was created to change municipal building codes and fire safety standards nationwide. October 9th stands as a dedicated moment to honor the bravery of firefighters and recommit ourselves to fire safety education.
The Great Chicago Fire began the evening of October 8 in or near a small barn owned by Patrick and Catherine O'Leary on DeKoven Street on the city's South Side. A neighbor noticed the fire and sent a "warning" but the alarm was delayed. When a watchman in the courthouse spotted the fire, he notified the fire department. ...
NATIONAL CURIOUS EVENTS DAY
Every year on October 9th, we celebrate National Curious Events Day. This odd day is dedicated to the strange, the unexplained, and the wonderfully weird occurrences that defy easy explanation. It’s a time to embrace our inner detective, question the world around us, and dive headfirst into the mysteries that have puzzled humanity for ages.
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A curious event is any occurrence that baffles and intrigues us. It’s a historical moment, a scientific anomaly, or a personal experience that leaves us scratching our heads and asking, "What just happened?" These events challenge our understanding of the world and remind us that there is still so much we don't know. From ghost ships found adrift at sea to strange signals from the depths of space, curious events are the universe's greatest puzzles.
The United States has a rich history of strange and unexplained events that continue to capture the public imagination. We've gathered a two weird things events that have happened ...
Morning Gutter Gang. Another frigid morning up in my neck of the woods. Well, frigid for the 1st week of October anyway. 37 degrees yesterday and 39 today. And I'm old school thinking--not gonna crank that furnace this early in the darned year. It'll warm up eventually.
And speaking of warming up, the election season in New York State is warming up with the first of the debates coming last for the State's Attorney General spot between Republican challenger Saritha Komatireddy (a federal prosecutor in NY's Southern District for years) and Tish (she's no dish) James. Our girl Saritha took it to that bitch Tish last night. Can't wait to see how the liberal sources call it.
So it's on boys and girls. It's getting real. And it's "Here and Now"
