National Anthem. Hats on or off?

[tigertonytigger]

Well that just shows us what is going on with our country. NO respect for anyone or anything. Just go out side and see some of the dumb@$$. Hats on sideways, sun glasses, ipods, CEL PHONES ( I hate cel phones). My dad taught me how to act outside, if I acted anything like that it would have been a slap on the back of my head. I grew up calling all adults Mr. and Mrs. I never would have thought to call my parents friends by there first name. Still today I call my parents friends Mr. and Mrs. You will not see one kid call you Mr. or Mrs. Times have changed.

[redtree]

Hat off, hand over the heart period!!!!

[redtree]

Originally Posted by tigertonytigger

Well that just shows us what is going on with our country. NO respect for anyone or anything. Just go out side and see some of the dumb@$$. Hats on sideways, sun glasses, ipods, CEL PHONES ( I hate cel phones). My dad taught me how to act outside, if I acted anything like that it would have been a slap on the back of my head. I grew up calling all adults Mr. and Mrs. I never would have thought to call my parents friends by there first name. Still today I call my parents friends Mr. and Mrs. You will not see one kid call you Mr. or Mrs. Times have changed.

+1,000,000!!! Not everyone is that way but yeah I've noticed that too.....a lot of people today especially kids have no respect!!! I bet my grand parents would freak at my lack of etiquette as well!!! It seems to be getting worse with every generation!!!

[Godless Gun Guy]

What I don't get is the guys who stand and remove their covers for Lee Greenwood's "God Bless The USA". Not an anthem...
Glad to hear about military being able to salute when not in uniform. I will be doing this in the future.
(Yes there are atheists in foxholes, and they are proud americans too!)

[Zetsumei]

You know who it's not a big deal too.... don't you?

Hat Off, Hand over Heart.

[The Knight Of Light]

Originally Posted by RobbSmith

National Anthem

1. Designation.–The composition consisting of the words and music known as the
   Star-Spangled Banner is the national anthem.
2. Conduct During Playing.–During a rendition of the national anthem–
   1. when the flag is displayed–
      1. all present except those in uniform should stand at attention facing the
         flag with the right hand over the heart;
      2. men not in uniform should remove their headdress with their right hand and
         hold the headdress at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart; and
      3. individuals in uniform should give the military salute at the first note of
         the anthem and maintain that position until the last note; and
   2. when the flag is not displayed, all present should face toward the music and
      act in the same manner they would if the flag were displayed.

(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1263.)

United States Code, Title 36, Chapter 3, § 301


Remove your headgear or I will talk to you about it after the anthem has concluded.

[1lowlife]

Originally Posted by redtree

Hat off, hand over the heart period!!!!

+1 , 'nuff said..

[polardaddy]

Originally Posted by redtree

+1,000,000!!! Not everyone is that way but yeah I've noticed that too.....a lot of people today especially kids have no respect!!! I bet my grand parents would freak at my lack of etiquette as well!!! It seems to be getting worse with every generation!!!

Heck, my drandpa's been gone for 9 years now, and even back then he grumped about the lack of respect, I'm wth yah on that one, I am 34 and until I actually make some one mad calling them Ms, Mrs, Mr (or what was drilled in my head from a military grandpa was Mam and Sir.) but only then will I change my greetng to them.
damn straight the hat comes off and a hand goes over my heart.

[ronbof117]

After spending almost 26 years flying around the world in single seat fighters, including 200 missions in OEF/OIF, I can't begin describe what the flag means to me. A life spent defending it and the ideals we hold true as Americans has changed me forever.

When thousands of miles from the U.S. in some foreign land and seeing the flag flying on our base; it represents home, family, friends, and everything we believe in as Americans. Flying out of some rocky, dusty base, sleeping behind multiple sand bags in a tent with things happening making you wonder if this could be your last day ... those things change you.

I appreciate America and the flag for all the things it stands for. For all the people that don't; they haven't had to fight for it. Because of that, I think they take it for granted. They just don't "get it". I'm reminded of the words, "Forgive them Father. They know not what they do".

As far as this now retired veteran is concerned, taking your hat off, putting your hand over your heart, and being quiet or singing is certainly not asking too much. For me ... I prefer to salute.

[mulder]

I have never posted a topic that had so many replies in so short a time. I can see that it means a lot you all of you to show what the flag and your anthem means to you personally. Bravo to all of you. God to see I wasnt wrong in taking my hat off for my anthem!
mulder