When American flags become worn, faded or torn, there is one approved method to dispose of them — and that is to burn them. A Flag Day Retirement Ceremony will be held Wednesday to do just that.
The ceremony will take place at 4 p.m. at Panther Creek Park South. Those wishing to attend the service, or bringing a flag to be disposed of, should arrive before the ceremony begins.
Flags can also be dropped off ahead of time in an Official U.S. Flag Disposal Box located in the main foyer of the Daviess County Courthouse.
Flags can also be taken to any local Veterans Service Organization including Amvets Post 119, Amvets Post 75, American Legion Post 9, or Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 696. The VSOs will also have new flags available for sale.
“This is something we are passionate about,” said Lou Drawdy, retired Marine Corps master sergeant and member of many local veterans organizations. “We want to see the American flags always as bright and shiny. And those that have lived out their lives, we want to give them a ceremonial send off.”
