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b322da wrote:

sjfcontrol wrote:A little trivia, the term "Half Mast" is actually for flags on ships. The "land-bound" term is half-staff.

I would not recommend insisting on this to the color detail at the Naval Academy, or that at the Marine Memorial, if I were you. Tradition sees the quite appropriate use of the respectful expression "half-mast" at many military reservations, even those of "land-bound" military services. National tradition trumps arbitrary rules established by those not having that tradition.

Jim

Mahzik wrote:Mine will be flying proudly as well.

Question for those who might know more about proper flag etiquette. I have a flag pole holder mounted on the side of my house, not a full flag pole. The flag is attached to the top of the pole that is then set into the holder, so there is no real way to fly at half mast. Other than putting in a true flag pole, what, if anything, can/should I do?

oohrah wrote:

sjfcontrol wrote:Fly it at half mast tomorrow.

a good idea. I'm there.