Just a question. I know we’re all seeing flags flying at half mast, but has ANYONE seen one flying upside down? If not, then why?
Why upside down? What does that mean? Thanks.
While the acts against the United States have been called acts of war, the U.S. government has not officially declared war on any nation or party.
Hey Demo,
Flying an american flag upside down is used to signal distress. We are honoring the dead by flying the flag at half mast. We may feel distressed, but we should honor the dead, for we are all victims.
Like the handle, but then so did the “Rogue Warrior - Richard M”
I’m unfamiliar with the symbolism that particular act would entail. Would you please explain?
Gotcha. Makes sense to honor the fallen. However, I seem to remember pictures after Pearl Harbor of the distress flag at half mast. Could be wrong, though. Oh, and I stole the handle from Marcinko. I’ve been told I bear a resemblance (though that’s probably not a good thing).
An American flag flying upside down does not signal distress in the emotional sense. What it means is that the location or installation where the flag is flying is under physical distress, i.e. it is under attack/siege. Hope this helps.
Demo,
Hope you enjoyed the other demodick on TV last night.
Doon’t know where my head was yesterday – totally forgot my Boy Scout training. Flag at half mast = mourning/remembrance of a tragedy. Flag upside down = distress (others have described this well). Flag flown at night (24 hours a day) = we are at war. There is provision for flying Old Glory at night when we are not at war if it is lit directly by floodlight.
Dainon-Yes, an upside down flag signals that we’re under attack. That’s why I wonder why we haven’t seen them. And no, Jim, I rarely watch TV. Where was old Rotten Richard? I’m sure he was shaking his head in frustration, as he’s been warning the government and the public about this for years.