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The Last Full Measure of Devotion
Posted by Randy | October 20, 2009

After his son was killed in Fallujah, Iraq, a Chesapeake father named George Lutz noticed a commonality among fellow families of fallen soldiers – a desire to know that our nation would never forget their family member’s sacrifice. That led George to consider creating a universal symbol to recognize those who lost their lives in service to our nation. Up until now, there has never been an official national symbol that collectively recognizes the sacrifice made by members of the Armed Forces. 

So George designed the flag in honor of those who – like  his son – never made it home. And he came to Congress requesting a resolution to make the flag an official national symbol.  

Earlier this year, I introduced H.R. 1034, to recognize the Honor and Remember Flag as an official national symbol and tribute to those members of the Armed Forces who lost their lives while serving our nation.  The bill was originally introduced by my colleague, former Congresswoman Thelma Drake, in the 110th Congress as H.R. 7111. 

Last week, I was glad to learn that H.R. 1034 has received the support of the largest military officer’s association in the country, the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA). The President of MOAA said in his letter to me something so appropriate and so true: “this flag would provide a fitting symbol of remembrance for those who gave, as President Lincoln said so eloquently, 'the last full measure of devotion' for their country.” 

 To read more about the design of the flag, visit http://www.honorandremember.org/.
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  • Joe Szach commented on 10/20/2009
    I think this a great idea, i would fly this flag proudly in honor of all the soldier and their families who have unselfishly sacrificed. You are all in my prayers!
  • Randy Foster commented on 10/21/2009
    Keep doing your good work. It's those who still believe in God and country together as you do that are the hope of America. Those who want to "change" our America into a socialist, politically correct nation are the ones that will take this once truly great nation to it's knees. Don't back down, Randy, keep up the good work!
  • Dennis Lane commented on 3/12/2010
    Randy, you keep up the good fight. Lest we forget that freedom is never free. Someone has to pay for it with their blood. May God Bless all those who sacrifice their lives daily so that the rest of us can live in the finest nation on the face of this earth. For those that want to change that nation into something else, they should remember always what it costs for that freedom. Dennis Lane, CMSgt, USAF(Ret)
  • Brenda Dain commented on 3/12/2010
    What a beautifully designed flag...simple...yet a very strong symbol. I would proudly fly this flag. I will get one as soon as they become available!
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