Legion Post Prepares for June Flag Day Ceremony

There is nothing more important in the military than the flag that servicemen and women go to battle under. How it is flown, where it is flown, and how it is laid to rest, as are those brave members who serve to protect the nation it represents, are equally important.

Many words have been written regarding how Old Glory has been protected during battle and how men and women have given their lives to ensure it would never be disrespected or dishonored. The flag has come to symbolize the very values we hold so highly and have been willing to sacrifice so much for over all these years. To desecrate our flag is to dishonor all we stand for as Americans.

When American Legion Post 404 took over the responsibility of handling the retirement protocol for older flags, it was a responsibility that they took seriously. They handled it with the same respect as detailed by the United States Flag Code, which provides for the proper disposal of a flag no longer fit for display.

Last week, the American Legion Post 404 began to practice for that detailed procedure as called out under the Official U.S. Flag Code. On Friday, June 14, an Official Flag Retirement Ceremony will be held on Flag Day at Veterans Community Park and will be open to the public. 

Official Flag Retirement Boxes can be found throughout the community so that older flags can be deposited for their proper disposal.

Watch the Coastal Breeze News for updates regarding the event, as well as the time. There is no charge for the disposal of your worn U.S. Flags.