Quote Originally Posted by thescot View Post
One final note: last year Congress amended the--flag code, I think--to allow for all veterans to salute a passing US flag while those who had not served were to place the hand over the heart while standing. This was, I think, at the encrouragement of some veterans' groups who wanted to be a little different at parades and such. At least, that's what my reading between the lines led me to believe at the time. So, vets, let's all stand and salute when Old Glory passes at the next parade. Lord knows, most folks now days won't even take off their hats.

And, there are many of us who also stand at attention when the "Marine Hymn" is played, too, but that's another story for another day.
I'm 110% with you on this one!