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What is the proper way to dispose of a decorative US flag?
Posted on 6/3/18 at 9:09 pm
Posted on 6/3/18 at 9:09 pm
We have been flying a small garden flag which has gotten faded by the weather.
What is the proper way to dispose of it? Even being a very small version, I can’t throw it in the trash.
What is the proper way to dispose of it? Even being a very small version, I can’t throw it in the trash.
This post was edited on 6/3/18 at 9:14 pm
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Posted on 6/3/18 at 9:10 pm to flyAU
American legion or Boy Scout troop will do it for you
Posted on 6/3/18 at 9:11 pm to jimbeam
Came to post what Jim Beam just said. The Boy Scouts do a good job and it is a good learning experience for them as well.
Posted on 6/3/18 at 9:11 pm to flyAU
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decremental
Posted on 6/3/18 at 9:12 pm to flyAU
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1. The flag should be folded in its customary manner. 2. It is important that the fire be fairly large and of sufficient intensity to ensure complete burning of the flag. 3. Place the flag on the fire. 4. The individual(s) can come to attention, salute the flag, recite the Pledge of Allegiance and have a brief period of silent reflection. 5. After the flag is completely consumed, the fire should then be safely extinguished and the ashes buried. 6. Please make sure you are conforming to local/state fire codes or ordinances. Note: Please contact your local VFW Post if you'd like assistance or more information on proper flag disposal.
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Posted on 6/3/18 at 9:13 pm to Kafka
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Kafka
I was just seeing that. Apparently it’s a word to spellcheck. Meant one used as a decoration.
Posted on 6/3/18 at 9:13 pm to flyAU
Posted on 6/3/18 at 9:13 pm to flyAU
Burn it
Posted on 6/3/18 at 9:13 pm to flyAU
Burn it while reciting the pledge of allegiance. Save you a trip to the Boy Scouts.
Posted on 6/3/18 at 9:17 pm to jimbeam
Wth are the Boy Scouts?
Posted on 6/3/18 at 9:17 pm to CoachChappy
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Use google not TD for basic questions baw
My question is actually further ranging in scope. What is the threshold to hand over material to be properly disposed?
A flag patch? Flag shirt? Flag bikini?
I will take this by the legion but it opened up a question of when is it not considered disrespectful?
Posted on 6/3/18 at 9:18 pm to flyAU
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Even being a very small version, I can’t throw it in the trash.
It's square of polyester that was probably made in China.
Better question is why is the US the only country with such a boner for our flag?
Tossing it in the trash after its time is done is no less disrespectful than the millions of people that will be wearing articles of flag clothing all 4th of July weekend. Will you have a problem tossing your paper plates with the flag printed on them in the trash after your BBQ?
Posted on 6/3/18 at 9:20 pm to BowlJackson
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BowlJackson
See above
Posted on 6/3/18 at 9:22 pm to flyAU
Take flag to Syria they’ll burn it over there for you...
Posted on 6/3/18 at 9:24 pm to jfturner212
My kids scout troop does do a flag burning at least once a year. Problem ends up being thst some of the flags are made of synthetic blends so there ended up being a glob of polyester in the pit after it is done.
Posted on 6/3/18 at 9:26 pm to Koach K
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My kids scout troop does do a flag burning at least once a year. Problem ends up being thst some of the flags are made of synthetic blends so there ended up being a glob of polyester in the pit after it is done.
Mine is exactly that.
Posted on 6/3/18 at 9:27 pm to flyAU
If you left it outside in the rain, let it come in contact w the ground and stay out all night, why worry about respect now?
Posted on 6/3/18 at 9:30 pm to flyAU
I was always of the impression that if it’s a cheap polyester made in China flag, you do not need to do a proper disposal because it isn’t an “official” flag.
I may be wrong though.
I may be wrong though.
This post was edited on 6/3/18 at 9:30 pm
Posted on 6/3/18 at 9:30 pm to BowlJackson
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Better question is why is the US the only country with such a boner for our flag?
Tossing it in the trash after its time is done is no less disrespectful than the millions of people that will be wearing articles of flag clothing all 4th of July weekend. Will you have a problem tossing your paper plates with the flag printed on them in the trash after your BBQ?
BowlJackson, what you’ve just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.
Posted on 6/3/18 at 9:53 pm to troyt37
So you don't have an answer, but still can't look past your state training? Got it 
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