I have had this flag proudly displayed outside my house on the front porch, but it has been worn out from the wind. Obviously, I don't want to throw it away and I would never burn it. Does anyone know what the proper procedure is for honorably retiring this flag?
There is a VFW in my town, should I take it there?
2006-11-04 12:34:04 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Taking it to the VFW is a good option. Another is check and see if there is a scout troop in your area, sometimes they will have classes for scout on the proper handling and retiring of them. You could also simply bury it in your yard, or even burn it. If burning a flag for retirement purposes its not unlawful. Then again you can just put it away in a box in the garage awaiting the proper retirement. Just do this if it is worn and tattered that bad it should not be displayed, please take it down and get a new one.
2006-11-04 12:42:28 · answer #1 · answered by ncisle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I know the answer to your question. In your town/city, the Veterans VFW, will take your flag and honorably do away with it. They ususlly hold a flag session once a year to do away with the worn out flags. Contact your local VFW.
2006-11-04 20:42:54 · answer #2 · answered by Norskeyenta 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
vfw sounds like a good idea also the boy scouts collect old flags and have a ceremony to destroy them that's about I know
2006-11-04 20:38:42 · answer #3 · answered by dogydoorman@sbcglobal.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im am sorry i do not know.I would take it to the VFW in your town.Or just fold it correctly and put in somewhere on display
2006-11-04 20:37:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I vote for the VFW they will know what to do .
You sound like one of the good guys !
2006-11-04 20:38:52 · answer #5 · answered by Geedebb 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call them and ask, I bet they'd appreciate the attention and your concern.
2006-11-04 20:36:14 · answer #6 · answered by GratefulDad 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes,or American Legion. they will take care of it for you.
2006-11-04 20:36:29 · answer #7 · answered by Tired Old Man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you should have it framed and hang it on your wall
2006-11-04 20:39:39 · answer #8 · answered by mccloy05 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋