Displaying a Thin Blue Line flag is a great way to show your support
for the police and other law enforcement officers who protect us on a daily basis.

Francis Scott Key, an American lawyer, penned a poem which was
later set to music. In 1931 it become America’s national anthem,
“The Star-Spangled Banner.” The poem, originally titled “The
Defence of Fort M’Henry,” was written after Key saw the Maryland
fort being bombarded by the British during the War of 1812. Key
was inspired by the sight of a lone U.S. flag still flying over Fort
McHenry at daybreak. as reflected in the now-famous words of the
“Star-Spangled Banner”: “

Francis Scott Key (August 1, 1779 – January 11, 1843)

TIM MAGUIRE

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George Corley Wallace Jr. (August 25, 1919 – September 13, 1998)
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First responders show dedication and courage daily by being on
the front lines when disasters occur. In the attack on the World
Trade Center in New York City in 2001 when thousands of people
were killed or injured, more than four hundred emergency workers
also lost their lives. In honor of first responders, the US Senate designated September 12 as the National Day Encouragement. It
was first announced in 2007 and has been celebrated each year
ever since.

First responders show dedication and courage daily by being on the front
lines when disasters occur. In the attack on the World Trade Center in New
York City in 2001 when thousands of people were killed or injured, more
than four hundred emergency workers also lost their lives. In honor of first responders, the US Senate designated September 12 as the National Day
of Encouragement. It was first announced in 2007 and has been celebrated
each year ever since.