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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 2002
Page
2
Jennifer Gehman, a 28 year old mother of two, showcases red white and blue decor at home and on her car to symbolize unity after Sept 11. She plans to complete a social work degree at SIU Carbondale while working at the university Student Center information desk and pledges to keep the ribbons in place until they wear away.
Paul Chancey of rural Jackson County, a 73 year old timber company owner married 55 years to Gladys, expresses strong patriotic views. He notes four sons and five daughters, with 39 relatives home for Christmas, and highlights military service in his family including his son Mark a 20 year Army veteran and Jim in the Air Force, plus three veteran brothers.
Robert Reid, a 65 year old Chicago native with cerebral palsy, long served at Southern Illinois University Carbondale and Dixon Mental Health Center. He raises and lowers flags at nine campus spots daily, led a clock tower lighting campaign, and emphasizes respect for the flag and youth engagement.
The when where and how of the flag are stated. The flag should be flown daily from sunrise to sunset on buildings or flagstaffs and may be flown at night only if property is lit. No other flag may fly above it. On walls the union faces the observer’s upper left. Flags on vehicles must be fixed to the chassis or right fender. With other flags the U S flag is front and center. If one other flag is present the U S flag is on its right. It must not be used as apparel bedding or drapery. When worn out it should be burned in a dignified manner.
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