Olde Glory Flag Ceremony
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- Опубликовано: 5 июн 2018
- Olde Glory is recited by retired Command Master Chief Mack Ellis at the retirement of Master Chief Master-at-Arms Melvin Lewis during the flag passing ceremony aboard Naval Air Station Jacksonville.
Pay attention Young Bucks... THIS is HOW IT'S DONE.... I also appreciate the fact that at every Reenlistment I requested my Oath to be memorized and done in the same manner.... BZ Master Chief... This is how you show Sailors REAL Leadership. Thank You!!! (BMC/Ret)
Yea, Mack kills it every time. We're doing a retirement tomorrow together for the first time. He's doing Olde Glory and I'm doing The Watch
This makes me cry every time I watch it. Even more now that I am about to retire.
🇺🇸 He makes me proud to be American! 🇺🇸
I'm former army/marine, I absolutely love watching naval ceremonies
Still come back from time to time to watch this.
Reciting Olde Glory for a colleague's retirement was an unexpected honor when I was asked to do so, and I spent days just getting the timing right while still expressing its significance. However, I couldn't do it all from memory like CMDCM Eliis. This is impressive.
This is one of the best I have ever seen that he memorized it is amazing BRAVO ZULU
Gearing this MCPO recite this in person gave me chills
So impressive!
And very much needed in these horrible times...
I love the way the flag was passed from one enlisted rank to the next higher rank.
Now, this speech and ceremony is pure wonderful American.
We need to remember this and stand firm against the looters, rioters, socialists, and general bad guys...
God Bless America!!!!
I'm a crying mess.. good job shipmate
My son was in this ceremony. He was honored to do it.
Nice going Timothy - you have an awesome son.
From: Ken Brenner, ETR3(SS)
US Navy submarine service, 1970-1976
God Bless America
He worked for me at Mayport he is a great sailor.
@@Tactical_Shenanigans thank you for the nice comment . I will pass it on to him.
@@kenwbrenner thank you ! He’s a good kid 😊
I have seen this ceremony and readings in other retirements. Impressive recitation. Job well done.
Absolutely amazing! I love to watch it. It is a great testament to the actions of so many great heroes and to all our grand flag stands for. God Bless them all!
Well done men! You make us veterans so proud!
Absolutely wonderful!
My mentor and friend, CMDCM "Mac" Ellis ... Hooyah, Mac!!! Hooyah, Warrior!!! DGUTS !!!
Fallen heroes lay beneath the waves entombed in iron coffins next to their flag, God Bless Ole Glory!
I do this tomorrow, hope it goes as smoothly as this. Y'all killed it 🔥
I love watching this
"OLDE GLORY PRESENTATION"
(* since Gulf War, 1990s):
The flag presentation ceremony performed at retirements. This is a very touching ceremony- there is never a dry eye in the house if the ceremony is properly performed. Flag ceremony participants always wear gloves and it takes practice to get it right. A good MC is a must. The text of "Olde Glory" is divided into the number of segments needed to represent each of the ranks held by the retiring member during his/her career. .
MC: "Flag ceremony participants, post!"
MUSIC: Low volume - Navy Hymn.
MC:
( Seaman/Fireman Recruit:)
I am the Flag of the United States of America. My name is OLDE GLORY.
I fly atop the world's tallest buildings I stand watch in America's Halls of Justice.
I fly majestically over Great Institutions of Learning.
I stand guard with the Greatest Military power in the World.
LOOK UP! and see ME!!!
( Seaman/Fireman Apprentice:)
I stand for Peace Honor Truth and Justice.
I stand for Freedom!!
I am confident I am arrogant I am proud.
When I am flown with my fellow banners, my head is held a little higher - my colors are a little truer
( Seaman/Fireman:)
I BOW TO NO ONE!
I am recognized all over the world.
I am worshipped - I am saluted - I am respected - I am Revered - I am loved - I am Feared!!
( Petty Officer Third Class:)
For more than 200 years, I have fought in Every battle of Every war;
Gettysburg, Shiloh, Appomattox, San Juan Hill, The Trenches of France, the Argonne Forest, Anzio, Rome, The Beaches of Normandy
( Petty Officer Second Class:)
the jungles of Guam, Okinawa, Tarawa, Korea, Vietnam and in the heat of the Persian Gulf.... and a score of other places.
Long forgotten by all, but those who were there with me.
I was there.
( Petty Officer First Class:)
I led my Sailors and Marines,
I followed them, I watch over them, they Love Me.
I was on a small hill on Iwo Jima.
I was dirty battle torn and tired but my Sailors and Marines Cheered Me!!!!
I WAS PROUD!
( Chief Petty Officer:)
I have been soiled burned torn and trampled on the streets of countries that I have helped to set Free.
It does not Hurt for I am invincible.
I have been soiled burned torn and trampled on the streets of my own country
And when it is done by those whom with I have served in battle. It HURTS!!!
But I shall Overcome for I am strong!!
( Senior Chief Petty Officer:)
I have slipped the surely bounds of earth and, from my vantage point on the moon,
I stand watch over the New Frontiers of Space.
I have been the silent witness to all of America's finest hours.
( Master Chief Petty Officer:)
But my finest hour comes when I am torn into strips,
To be used as bandages for my wounded comrades on the Field of Battle
When I fly half mast to Honor my Sailors and Marines
and when I lie in the trembling arms of a Grieving Mother - at the graveside of her fallen son or daughter
I am proud!
( Retiree:)
My Name is "Olde Glory" Long May I Wave Dear God, Long may I wave.
MC: "Flag ceremony participants - dismissed."

AMERICA! WHAT A COUNTRY! 🇺🇲🇺🇸
One of the ***BEST*** recitations of Old Glory I've ever heard. Anybody know how to get in touch with this Master Chief? Is he still doing retirement ceremonies? I would be interested in hiring him for my ceremony next year in Va.
Shawn Shepherd he did my fathers retirement yesterday
Mr Ellis did this for a friend’s retirement yesterday. Not a dry eye in the whole place. He hasn’t aged a second
Fantastic job
Makes me proud to serve
Beautiful Reverence For Our Flag
Powerful!
Awesome just awesome
Touching
Great job!!!
SO Powerful
Lord bless my Fallen Brothers but too many warriors have been taken in the name of freedom
I witnessed this yesterday
I have to read this tomorrow for a ceremony, that was a great example but a hard act to follow.
marcus spencer dude that’s EXACTLY how I feel right now. I have to do it Friday lol
Time 1:05..."Look up!" Smooth!
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Can we get him to come and do this for a ceremony?? How do I get in touch with him??
This should be shown to everyone that thinks it is just a piece of cloth.
What is the name of the background music?
don’t you rotate the flag before passing it off? I thought you never “stab” someone with the Ensign
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Does God hear you?
I cant imagine memorizing that, the salutes were a little sloppy. But it looked good.
They are handing the flag off with the point towards the receiver. I thought you after the salute you turn the flag before the hand off so you dont "stab" the person? Genuinely asking.
That’s exactly what I was thinking they totally botched that
It's the Navy what do you expect? But beautiful reading of Ol Glory best I have heard
Thank you Chaplain Michael Plona
What is the song?
I believe the song is "Eternal Father"
... it’s America the Beautiful.
This is ritual they move in a manner
🫡………
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Just a pawn in some man's game
It is all a ritual
It is cold and has no meaning