The late Bob Hope created the concept of the USO Show to boost the morale of troops and to let them know that they and their efforts had not been forgotten and were appreciated. On June 15, 2012 at 7 p.m. Community members will present, “The Land of Which I Brag” a tribute to armed […]
Harford County Commemorates 100th Anniversary of Titanic Tragedy; Raises White Star Lines Flag at Administration Building
From Harford County government: A replica flag of the White Star Lines, the company which operated the R. M. S. Titanic, along with two other Olympic class ocean liners, has been hoisted on a flag pole in front of the Harford County Government Administration Building in Bel Air. The flag was raised in memory and […]
Marine Corps Honored by Harford County Government; Flag Raising Honors 236th Anniversary
From Harford County government: Approximately 20 members of the Harford Detachment of the Marine Corps League turned out early Thursday morning in Bel Air for a brief ceremony at the Harford County Government Administration Building. The Harford Detachment of the Marine Corps League raised the flag of the United States Marine Corps at the County […]
Havre de Grace Agenda Nov. 7: New Rental Property Code; Susquehanna Hose Company State of the Union; Tourism Advisory Board Appointments
The Havre de Grace City Council will introduce an ordinance Monday night which would rescind and replace the entire rental property section of the City Code. Susquehanna Hose Company President Charles Packard will present the company’s State of the Union address and Brigitte Peters and John Butler will make a presentation regarding the American Flag […]
Havre de Grace 9/11 Sunrise Dedication
This morning a group from the Susquehanna Hose Company and myself greeted the rising sun ten years after the attacks on September 11, 2001. The sunrise combined with the fire truck provided a period of reflection and served as a reminder of those who lost there life’s on that bone chilling September morning. This sunrise […]
Rep. Harris Statement on Flag Day: “The American Flag is Among the World’s Most Recognized Symbols of Liberty”
From the office of Congressman Andy Harris: Rep. Andy Harris has issued the following statement in commemoration of Flag Day, which celebrates the adoption of the flag of the United States by resolution of the Second Continental Congress on June 14, 1777. “The American Flag is among the world’s most recognized symbols of liberty. From […]
Harford Remembers September 11 Terrorist Attacks With Flags, Ceremonies, Speeches – UPDATED
A round-up of September 11-related functions and events. If you know of a September 11 event that hasn’t been listed, please post the details or email them to tellus@daggerpress.com. Bel Air High School 9/11 Flag Memorial A 9/11 Flag Memorial has been created at Bel Air High School to honor and remember 9/11. 2,977 lives […]
Harford County Honors and Remembers Fallen Heroes
From Harford County government: Honoring and remembering those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country are things that Americans should take time to do every day, rather than just on certain days of the year. Harford County Executive David R. Craig is recognizing and supporting an organization whose mission it is to create […]