How to discard an American Flag?

[Jenny_A]

I have an American Flag I need to get rid of. It's not torn. Just dirty and we don't use it anymore. I don't want to throw it away in a garbage can. What is the respectful and proper way to dispose of it?

Thanks!

Jenny

Mom to Caroline 1/06

[writermama]

Ironically, you're supposed to burn it.

ETA: link to instructions for flag retirement (googled flag disposal burn or flag retirement)
http://www.niceflag.com/flagdisp.html

ETA2: vfw link
http://www.vfw.org/index.cfm?fa=cmty.levele&eid=1998

[overcome]

I'm pretty sure you have to burn it.

Did you try a google search?

[icunurse]

Usually you can take it to your local VFW and they will dispose of it properly for you.

http://www.vfw.org/index.cfm?fa=cmty.leveld&did=2477

Traci
~Connor's Mom 02/2004~
Agency paperwork completed - waiting (and waiting) for another baby!

[kijip]

VFW can handle it for you. A small donation is customary.

[tarabenet]

Many boy Scout troops do it, too, at least ones I know of. Agreeing that a small donation is customary, too!

[Bethann31]

Yeah, the troop my sons are in will take them and then they are destroyed in a special ceremony once a year. You can check with the local boy scout council.


Beth
mom to:

Josh 3/90
Mollie 4/92
Jeffrey 12/94
Katherine 6/03


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[Jenny_A]

Thanks for the replies! I have this picture of me going out to my front yard and burning my flag. What would the neighbors think? :-)hee hee. I think I'll take it to my local boy scout troup. Thanks again!