Are the flags flown at half mast today and yesterday b/c of VE day?  Sorry this seems to be such an inflammatory subject as when I asked this questions down in the news blogs I was removed but the people in my office were discussing this earlier and we are just asking fro some confirmation.  Thank you - Again, I apologize this is not as interesting as child molestation or murder.  I will probably be removed from here next.  I’m very indignant about this right now. 

the Flags are being flown at halfmast because of the death of the TPD officer.
its a sign of respect.

Dave

I apologize humbly however my discontent previously mentioned was because no one had the decency to answer me.  Thank you very much, Dave.

Dave, I am a Tampa native, born and raised.  I lived in Tampa for over 40 years but because of a recent divorce I had to move and live with my parents who retired out of state.  I did not know about the fallen officer until after you were kind enough to give me an answer.  Afterward, I looked up the story and posted a blog of sympathy to the gentleman’s family.  TBO and the blogs and the forum offer the opportunity to keep up with what I still consider my community.  I just felt the need to explain myself so people at large would not think I am a complete idiot.  Thank you.

gtrgrl - 09 May 2008 11:28 AM

Are the flags flown at half mast today and yesterday b/c of VE day?  Sorry this seems to be such an inflammatory subject as when I asked this questions down in the news blogs I was removed but the people in my office were discussing this earlier and we are just asking fro some confirmation.  Thank you - Again, I apologize this is not as interesting as child molestation or murder.  I will probably be removed from here next.  I’m very indignant about this right now. 

Indignant about what? About a post getting pulled? Or the fact that you took on an attitude?

Well, submariner, I had an attitude b/c I could not get an answer.  I felt that when I asked the question in the blogs and it was pulled I didn’t understand why at the time.  No attitudes anymore.  As I stated above, I’m out of state now but keep up with things on TBO.  I appreciate you and Dave responding.  Thank you.

gtrgrl - 09 May 2008 01:27 PM

Dave, I am a Tampa native, born and raised.  I lived in Tampa for over 40 years but because of a recent divorce I had to move and live with my parents who retired out of state.  I did not know about the fallen officer until after you were kind enough to give me an answer.  Afterward, I looked up the story and posted a blog of sympathy to the gentleman’s family.  TBO and the blogs and the forum offer the opportunity to keep up with what I still consider my community.  I just felt the need to explain myself so people at large would not think I am a complete idiot.  Thank you.

If you are in another State and the flags are being flown at half mast, I doubt that it’s for a TPD officer. I didn’t notice the flags here but there might be some nationwide reason.