Paying last respects
First Vice-Commander Larry McCarty salutes back to Sergeant-at-Arms Ken Koplin as Koplin presents the flags to be retired for inspection with Boy Scout Richard Roloff.
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Ken Koplin put the first of dozens of flags into the fire on Wednesday just after the retirement ceremony concluded. Respectful cremation such as performed by the Legion is the appropriate way to dispose of worn-out U.S. flags.
The U.S. 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.” While the code has been declared unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court, many patriotic organizations still utilize it as the standard for their traditional retirements.
EPHRATA — In honor of Flag day on Tuesday, American Legion Post 28 held its annual flag retirement ceremony.
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