LWers can now deposit worn flags for proper retirement

AMERICAN LEGION

The LW Library has a new flag collection box to help LW residents properly retire American flags. The service is provided by the American Legion Post 327. The retirement of an American flag is a time-honored tradition and one that carries a great significance.

Taking your flag to the disposal location will ensure that these traditions and ceremonies are utilized in its retirement.

Since the flag box has been in service, Post 327 has received more than 100 U.S. flags, which will be delivered to military bases in the area for Ceremonial Flag Burning Services in accordance with proper procedures, according to Phil Hood, chaplain, Post 327.

U.S. Flag Code

The U.S. Flag Code formalizes and unifies the traditional ways in which Americans give respect to the flag, as well as contains specific instructions on how the flag is not to be used.

More than 100 flags have been deposited.