Bill > H3839

This bill officially recognizes the "Honor and Remember" flag as a symbol of the Commonwealth's commitment to honoring fallen service members and their families. The flag's design carries deep symbolic meaning: its red field represents the blood shed by service members, the white field signifies the purity of their sacrifice, the blue star represents military service dating back to World War I, and the gold star symbolizes the ultimate sacrifice of a service member who will not return home. The legislation specifies that when displayed, the Honor and Remember flag must be flown below the American flag, POW/MIA flag, or Commonwealth flag, and must be in good condition without rips or significant fading. The bill mandates that the flag be displayed on specific patriotic and military-related days, including Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, the Fourth of July, National POW/MIA Recognition Day, Veterans Day, Gold Star Mother's Day, and whenever a military casualty occurs in the Commonwealth. Importantly, the bill emphasizes that no individual, organization, municipality, or agency is required to purchase or display the flag, making its recognition voluntary and respectful of individual choice.

Military Affairs and Security

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3839