Taking a poll: Did you know the proper way to dispose of an American flag is to burn it?

Section 8k of the Flag Code states, "The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning." We recommend that you contact your local VFW Chapter and ask them for help properly disposing of your flag. And be sure to consider providing a small donation to them for their assistance. Or you can contact your local Elks Lodge (who created the idea of Flag Day, established officially by President Truman, himself a member of the Elks), the American Legion, or the Knights of Columbus. Some Boy Scout and Girl Scout troups also can provide this service.

preacher55

I still have the small flag I carried in the "Nam & it's got my blood & the blood of some of my brothers on it. It's pretty faded & ragged & when my time comes, we'll burn together.

Leogirl0804

Yes I knew that. Thank you for reminding everyone.

lee m

yes, I knew that. ironic, huh?

I think it's especialy sad to see ratty, faded flags flying from cars. It's an insult to the flag.

dapopea_20

That or you can bury it in a glass jar. We had to take the whole 50 questions flag test in jr. high. It was HARD, and had every little thing, like how to hang it, how to drape it, I can't believe people actually wasted their time comming up with all that sh*t.

RainCloud

No, I did not know that, but it states in a "dignified way" which could mean by other means as well, but they prefer it to be burnt.

stupid nickname.

yes, i did know this. i was in JROTC for 4 years and starting ROTC in the fall.

anthonydavidpirtle

Yes I did know that, but then I was a boy scout. Not a very good one, mind, but a scout non the less.

Waragainstsleep

Funny, a long time ago, flags or banners which were battlescarred were lovingly maintained and repaired. Their scars were worn with pride and the flags revered by those who fought under (literally) them.

34th B.G. - USAAF

Yes. I use our American Legion Post.

paintballfreak

yea saw it on computer a few days ago. at first thought it was a lie.

I'M Batman

When i was a scout we retired flags in a ceremonial fasion.

grey_sky_morning84

Yes, I did know that. We always give ours to the Boy Scouts to dispose of.

Best-Of-Enemies

It is a piece of cloth. If people werent so attached to eartrhly possessions and symbols the earth would be a better place.

Sashie

Yes, that is true, but the keywords are "dignified way" ... nothing dignified in having the symbol of your country dragged in the mud by hysterical people who set fire to it when they're done stamping on it ....

The name is Apple!

There are other procedures that have to be followed... I think you have to cut out all the stripes and stars. It's a bit ritualistic.

Negrodeus

Yes....

I'm as cool as ice cubes

yes i knew that

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