Never Forgotten

Video by Tnic.  "Into the Fire", by Bruce Springsteen

Old Glory

"God Bless America" originally uploaded by ladybugbkt

"We do honor to the stars and stripes as the emblem of our country and the symbol of all that our patriotism means.

We identify the flag with almost everything we hold dear on earth.

It represents our peace and security, our civil and political liberty, our freedom of religious worship, our family, our friends, our home.

We see it in the great multitude of blessings, of rights and privileges that make up our country.

But when we look at our flag and behold it emblazoned with all our rights, we must remember that it is equally a symbol of our duties.

Every glory that we associate with it is the result of duty done.

A yearly contemplation of our flag strengthens and purifies the national conscience."

- Calvin Coolidge

How High The Price

How High The Price
John Tams

As we're remembering the sacrifices made by the soldiers who fought and died on the beaches of Normandy on this day in 1944, we're especially grateful for the heroism of five brothers from a family of twelve, the Cappeletti's, from the North side.

Sean Kirst wrote about these courageous men in his column today, which includes a copy of a letter written by one of them who recently passed away.

A Tribute

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“American Anthem”
words and music by Gene Scheer

Performed by Norah Jones

Peace Officer's Memorial Day

In 1962, President John F. Kennedy designated this day as Peace Officers' Memorial Day, and this week as National Police Week. The flag of the United States is displayed at half-staff on all government buildings on this day annually.

The Syracuse Police Department safeguards the rights and freedoms of the citizens of Syracuse, New York. The men and women of the Syracuse Police Department continually provide a vital public service, preserving the rights and security of all citizens. On the occasion of National Police Week, we remind citizens to understand the responsibilities of the department, and members of the department to recognize their duty to serve the people.

Today, we honor the memory of these Syracuse Police Officers who, through their acts of courage, made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their community:

Tuesday, August 1, 1893: Detective James A. Harvey
Sunday, June 12, 1921: Police Officer Ernest T. Griffin
Sunday, January 7, 1923: Police Officer Pierson C. Near
Tuesday, July 10, 1928: Police Officer George E. Caldwell
Thursday, June 13, 1929: Police Officer James Hannon
Sunday, September 22, 1935: Police Officer Michael English
Saturday, August 30, 1947: Police Officer John Jarmacz
Saturday, April 10, 1954: Police Officer James Michael Considine
Thursday, September 23, 1954: Police Officer Mercer E. Weiskotten
Tuesday, October 30, 1990: Police Officer Wallie Howard Jr.

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