It's Flag Day and if you want to swap out a tattered or worn American flag, there are several ways to dispose of it properly. Is one of the respectful ways to dispose of the stars and stripes burning it? The answer is yes but there are rules you will need to follow.
On this Flag Day, it is a good reminder of the proper way to respectfully dispose of a worn or tattered American flag. There are a few places you can bring your worn American Flag to and there are steps to follow if you wish to dispose of it yourself.
The Fourth of July comes around and there are American flags everywhere. A local couple didn't just want to celebrate America the old-fashioned way, so they decided to create a completely different kind of flag - in their lawn.
Memorial Day is the day where we remember those who have lost their lives fighting for this country, our freedoms, and the ability to enjoy a weekend. I knew that the one place I wanted to spend that was at the Saratoga National Cemetery.
If you've ever wondered what to do with your American flag after it is worn and tattered, there is a program that disposes them respectfully all across New York state.
Over the weekend, I saw what I thought was a blue mailbox and when I got closer and read the sign, I realized it was for something so much more important.
Without knowing this story, this title would make my blood boil but this may be the first (and only) time that I laugh about a robber stealing flags from a cemetery.
If you have a worn American flag and want to dispose of it respectfully, the New York State Office of General Services is collecting flags statewide to retire them.