American Legion to hold flag disposal ceremony

Published 11:16 am Thursday, February 27, 2020

American Legion Post 112 holds a flag burning ceremony on Saturday at 10 a.m. at 1118 N. Glenwood Ave. Proper disposal of the American flag is an integral part of the American Legion ritual. The Ceremony for Disposal of Unserviceable Flags was passed in 1937.

“Flags which are faded, tattered and worn are unserviceable and should be retired from life with respect and honor,” Post 112 Commander Lee Oliver said. “Also flags that have been used for the decoration of graves should be collected after any special service, inspected and if worn and unserviceable, to be properly destroyed.”

Oliver encourages the public to attend and bring flags that are worn, faded or torn. Flags can also be dropped off out front of The American Legion in the flag box or brought in and given to someone. The office is open Monday through Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All Boy Scout groups and The American Legion’s Honor Guards have been invited to participate. For more information, contact the American Legion at (706) 226-5120.