St. Louis people ---help me out here

[*JG* 2]

I drove through Tower Grove Park this morning and saw the flag at half mast.

Pondering who died all day, I can't find any information.

Is this about the Mark McGuire thing?????????????????

[ginger1981 0]

I drove through Tower Grove Park this morning and saw the flag at half mast.

Pondering who died all day, I can't find any information.

Is this about the Mark McGuire thing?????????????????

I can help you...we got this email at work:

In remembrance of those killed and the heroes who gave their lives to save many others on 9/11, the president of the United States has declared September 11, 2008, PATRIOT DAY.  



Please lower the U.S. flag at your property to half-staff on September 11, 2008.



The presidential proclamation is stated below. 



Patriot Day, 2008 
A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America 

September 11, 2001, was etched into America's memory when 19 terrorists attacked us with barbarity unequaled in our history. On Patriot Day, we cherish the memory of the thousands of innocent victims lost, extend our thoughts and prayers to their families, and honor the heroic men and women who risked and sacrificed their lives so others might survive. 

Since 9/11, we have recognized the threat posed by terrorists to the safety of the American people and worked to protect our homeland by fighting terrorists abroad. We are confronting terrorism by advancing freedom, liberty, and prosperity as an alternative to the ideologies of hatred and repression. Our Nation pays tribute to our courageous men and women in uniform serving around the world and the devoted members of our law enforcement, public safety, and intelligence communities at home who work night and day to protect us from harm and preserve the freedom of this great Nation. 

Seven years ago, ordinary citizens rose to the challenge, united in prayer, and responded with extraordinary acts of courage, with some giving their lives for the country they loved. On Patriot Day, we remember all those who were taken from us in an instant and seek their lasting memorial in a safer and more hopeful world. We must not allow our resolve to be weakened by the passage of time. We will meet the test that history has given us and continue to fight to rid the world of terrorism and promote liberty around the globe. 

By a joint resolution approved December 18, 2001 (Public Law 107-89), the Congress has designated September 11 of each year as "Patriot Day." 

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim September 11, 2008, as Patriot Day. I call upon the Governors of the United States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, as well as appropriate officials of all units of government, to direct that the flag be flown at half-staff on Patriot Day. I also call upon the people of the United States to observe Patriot Day with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and remembrance services, to display the flag at half-staff from their homes on that day, and to observe a moment of silence beginning at 8:46 a.m. eastern daylight time to honor the innocent Americans and people from around the world who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-third. 

GEORGE W. BUSH

[no name 1]

I drove through Tower Grove Park this morning and saw the flag at half mast.

Pondering who died all day, I can't find any information.

Is this about the Mark McGuire thing?????????????????

I can help you...we got this email at work:

In remembrance of those killed and the heroes who gave their lives to save many others on 9/11, the president of the United States has declared September 11, 2008, PATRIOT DAY.  



Please lower the U.S. flag at your property to half-staff on September 11, 2008.



The presidential proclamation is stated below. 



Patriot Day, 2008 
A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America 

September 11, 2001, was etched into America's memory when 19 terrorists attacked us with barbarity unequaled in our history. On Patriot Day, we cherish the memory of the thousands of innocent victims lost, extend our thoughts and prayers to their families, and honor the heroic men and women who risked and sacrificed their lives so others might survive. 

Since 9/11, we have recognized the threat posed by terrorists to the safety of the American people and worked to protect our homeland by fighting terrorists abroad. We are confronting terrorism by advancing freedom, liberty, and prosperity as an alternative to the ideologies of hatred and repression. Our Nation pays tribute to our courageous men and women in uniform serving around the world and the devoted members of our law enforcement, public safety, and intelligence communities at home who work night and day to protect us from harm and preserve the freedom of this great Nation. 

Seven years ago, ordinary citizens rose to the challenge, united in prayer, and responded with extraordinary acts of courage, with some giving their lives for the country they loved. On Patriot Day, we remember all those who were taken from us in an instant and seek their lasting memorial in a safer and more hopeful world. We must not allow our resolve to be weakened by the passage of time. We will meet the test that history has given us and continue to fight to rid the world of terrorism and promote liberty around the globe. 

By a joint resolution approved December 18, 2001 (Public Law 107-89), the Congress has designated September 11 of each year as "Patriot Day." 

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim September 11, 2008, as Patriot Day. I call upon the Governors of the United States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, as well as appropriate officials of all units of government, to direct that the flag be flown at half-staff on Patriot Day. I also call upon the people of the United States to observe Patriot Day with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and remembrance services, to display the flag at half-staff from their homes on that day, and to observe a moment of silence beginning at 8:46 a.m. eastern daylight time to honor the innocent Americans and people from around the world who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-third. 

GEORGE W. BUSH

Except today is 9/9.

[Jenn! 918]

Maybe this? http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/News/D...mp;pageId=3.2.1

St. Louis soldier died in Afghanistan.

[Trompe le Monde 1,107]

I believe many states fly the flag at half mast when a native son or daughter is killed in Iraq/Afghanistan

[ginger1981 0]

I drove through Tower Grove Park this morning and saw the flag at half mast.

Pondering who died all day, I can't find any information.

Is this about the Mark McGuire thing?????????????????

I can help you...we got this email at work:

In remembrance of those killed and the heroes who gave their lives to save many others on 9/11, the president of the United States has declared September 11, 2008, PATRIOT DAY.  



Please lower the U.S. flag at your property to half-staff on September 11, 2008.



The presidential proclamation is stated below. 



Patriot Day, 2008 
A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America 

September 11, 2001, was etched into America's memory when 19 terrorists attacked us with barbarity unequaled in our history. On Patriot Day, we cherish the memory of the thousands of innocent victims lost, extend our thoughts and prayers to their families, and honor the heroic men and women who risked and sacrificed their lives so others might survive. 

Since 9/11, we have recognized the threat posed by terrorists to the safety of the American people and worked to protect our homeland by fighting terrorists abroad. We are confronting terrorism by advancing freedom, liberty, and prosperity as an alternative to the ideologies of hatred and repression. Our Nation pays tribute to our courageous men and women in uniform serving around the world and the devoted members of our law enforcement, public safety, and intelligence communities at home who work night and day to protect us from harm and preserve the freedom of this great Nation. 

Seven years ago, ordinary citizens rose to the challenge, united in prayer, and responded with extraordinary acts of courage, with some giving their lives for the country they loved. On Patriot Day, we remember all those who were taken from us in an instant and seek their lasting memorial in a safer and more hopeful world. We must not allow our resolve to be weakened by the passage of time. We will meet the test that history has given us and continue to fight to rid the world of terrorism and promote liberty around the globe. 

By a joint resolution approved December 18, 2001 (Public Law 107-89), the Congress has designated September 11 of each year as "Patriot Day." 

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim September 11, 2008, as Patriot Day. I call upon the Governors of the United States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, as well as appropriate officials of all units of government, to direct that the flag be flown at half-staff on Patriot Day. I also call upon the people of the United States to observe Patriot Day with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and remembrance services, to display the flag at half-staff from their homes on that day, and to observe a moment of silence beginning at 8:46 a.m. eastern daylight time to honor the innocent Americans and people from around the world who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-third. 

GEORGE W. BUSH

Except today is 9/9.

True, but I was thinking perhaps some places got a head start :-)

[*JG* 2]

I drove through Tower Grove Park this morning and saw the flag at half mast.

Pondering who died all day, I can't find any information.

Is this about the Mark McGuire thing?????????????????

I can help you...we got this email at work:

In remembrance of those killed and the heroes who gave their lives to save many others on 9/11, the president of the United States has declared September 11, 2008, PATRIOT DAY.  



Please lower the U.S. flag at your property to half-staff on September 11, 2008.



The presidential proclamation is stated below. 



Patriot Day, 2008 
A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America 

September 11, 2001, was etched into America's memory when 19 terrorists attacked us with barbarity unequaled in our history. On Patriot Day, we cherish the memory of the thousands of innocent victims lost, extend our thoughts and prayers to their families, and honor the heroic men and women who risked and sacrificed their lives so others might survive. 

Since 9/11, we have recognized the threat posed by terrorists to the safety of the American people and worked to protect our homeland by fighting terrorists abroad. We are confronting terrorism by advancing freedom, liberty, and prosperity as an alternative to the ideologies of hatred and repression. Our Nation pays tribute to our courageous men and women in uniform serving around the world and the devoted members of our law enforcement, public safety, and intelligence communities at home who work night and day to protect us from harm and preserve the freedom of this great Nation. 

Seven years ago, ordinary citizens rose to the challenge, united in prayer, and responded with extraordinary acts of courage, with some giving their lives for the country they loved. On Patriot Day, we remember all those who were taken from us in an instant and seek their lasting memorial in a safer and more hopeful world. We must not allow our resolve to be weakened by the passage of time. We will meet the test that history has given us and continue to fight to rid the world of terrorism and promote liberty around the globe. 

By a joint resolution approved December 18, 2001 (Public Law 107-89), the Congress has designated September 11 of each year as "Patriot Day." 

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim September 11, 2008, as Patriot Day. I call upon the Governors of the United States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, as well as appropriate officials of all units of government, to direct that the flag be flown at half-staff on Patriot Day. I also call upon the people of the United States to observe Patriot Day with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and remembrance services, to display the flag at half-staff from their homes on that day, and to observe a moment of silence beginning at 8:46 a.m. eastern daylight time to honor the innocent Americans and people from around the world who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-third. 

GEORGE W. BUSH

Except today is 9/9.

True, but I was thinking perhaps some places got a head start :-)

We are more backwards here rather then trend setters.

Maybe this? http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/News/D...mp;pageId=3.2.1

St. Louis soldier died in Afghanistan.

Maybe this is it. Thanks for the info. even if it is sad news.

[amiquechu 0]

What happened with Mark McGwire?

[dillon 6]

What happened with Mark McGwire?

JG I was wondering the same thing today when I drove by the Red Cross and theirs are at half mast.

Did you ever figure it out? And ya what happened with Mark McGwire?

[almaty 19]

i think it was for the brave soldier who died over seas..and no, mark mcgwire was a 10 yr afterwards of his home run chase