Retiring A Flag
While this page is featuring our service of retiring the many flags in our community, we also want to list how to csre for flags we are currently using. So check out these links below:
June 14th is Flag Day. Here are a few things to teach you about our flag:
BSA Flag Etiquette
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1i0mQSDI9Rs
US Flag Etiquette and History
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7WxxTyeoNY
National Constitution Center "The History of the U.S. Flag"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UONq4YCF4R4
How to Fold a Flag for Putting it into a Memorial Case
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhD8j4t79xY
The 13 Folds of the American Flag
This information is available in a number of places including this website now.
When a US or State Flag is torn, faded, or has holes in it, it needs to be retired properly which is completed by a special fire. Boy Scout Troop 460 provides this as a community service by collecting any worn, torn flags and holding an annual ceremony to give these special pieces of cloth a proper send-off.
The ceremony is usually held at our Court of Honor in December at the Pleasant Valley Grange. For those who would like to attend, be sure to dress warmly with hat, coat, and gloves.
