We're the Military and Airpower Guys of Jonah Goldberg of National Review Online + a stray we found wandering around looking lost. All original material JHD, BHD, JR, WT, and KA 2003-2010 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/the_castle_flag.html Sat, 24 Mar 2012 15:37:25 Z Movable Type 4.12 en Copyright 2012 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification This post will remain up top all day. At military installations, the regulations call for the post flag to be lowered to half-staff during the funeral of a veteran at an on-post cemetery. The Castle, being a digital space, well, we have a global reach, with a physical base. At the New Castle today, the flag will fly at half staff all day, in honor of a funeral being conducted at 10AM at Arlington National Cemetery, with a Denizen in attendance. Here at the Castle, we make a point of memorializing the war dead who are from Kansas, or... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/the_castle_flag.html http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/the_castle_flag.html Fri, 10 Aug 2007 23:55:54 -0600 http://www.defenselink.mil/releases/ They are posted after NOK is notified and arrangements made]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/the_castle_flag.html#comment-63197 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/the_castle_flag.html#comment-63197 Tue, 14 Aug 2007 04:48:04 -0600 Saving air time and telling his mom it is quiet. Tells me too, why his mother couldn't come to the phone. That is a son thing to do for a mother he cherishes. You all said it so well. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/the_castle_flag.html#comment-63104 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/the_castle_flag.html#comment-63104 Sun, 12 Aug 2007 10:06:13 -0600 I'm deeply saddened by Lieutenant Hill's death. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and fellow soldiers. God bless him. Ray LTC, USA (Infantry), Retired http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/the_castle_flag.html#comment-63085 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/the_castle_flag.html#comment-63085 Sat, 11 Aug 2007 19:08:48 -0600 RIP Paratrooper The 'Herd' has lost an outstanding LT. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/the_castle_flag.html#comment-63080 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/the_castle_flag.html#comment-63080 Sat, 11 Aug 2007 07:15:59 -0600 "Yeah, I've been telling my mom it's been pretty quiet here." That told me all I needed. MFR, Attn: 162d Fiddler's Green Det -- He's one of us...]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/the_castle_flag.html#comment-63079 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/the_castle_flag.html#comment-63079 Sat, 11 Aug 2007 03:33:23 -0600 I am at a loss as well. All I have is prayers. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/the_castle_flag.html#comment-63076 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/the_castle_flag.html#comment-63076 Fri, 10 Aug 2007 19:49:26 -0600 Thanks for being there, Dusty, and thanks for making sure we all know more about your friend's son. It sounds like the Army has once again lost a great warrior and leader. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/the_castle_flag.html#comment-63075 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/the_castle_flag.html#comment-63075 Fri, 10 Aug 2007 12:33:09 -0600 BZ and Rest In Peace, Lieutenant. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/the_castle_flag.html#comment-63073 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/the_castle_flag.html#comment-63073 Fri, 10 Aug 2007 09:19:52 -0600 My condolences to Lt. Hall's parents, family and friends http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/the_castle_flag.html#comment-63072 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/the_castle_flag.html#comment-63072 Fri, 10 Aug 2007 09:06:51 -0600 Yeah. Me too. God Bless, Lt. Respects, http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/the_castle_flag.html#comment-63071 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/the_castle_flag.html#comment-63071 Fri, 10 Aug 2007 08:24:26 -0600 There are days like this one where I find I just don't have the words. Thank God, you do. Rest in peace, Lt. Hall. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/the_castle_flag.html#comment-63069 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/the_castle_flag.html#comment-63069 Fri, 10 Aug 2007 07:59:54 -0600