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Dignified farewell for old U.S. flags

Morrison American legion senior vice commander Dennis VanZuiden, salutes after alighting nearly 600 flags during a retirement ceremony Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. Worn and faded flags can be donated to the legion to be retired respectfully.

Morrison American Legion Senior Vice Commander Dennis VanZuiden salutes after setting on fire nearly 600 flags during a retirement ceremony Sunday. Worn and faded flags can be donated to the Legion to be retired respectfully. (Alex T. Paschal - apaschal@shawmedia.com)

By Alex T. Paschal

The Morrison American Legion Post 328 retired nearly 600 flags during a ceremony Sunday.

Section 8 of the U.S. flag code prescribes: “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.”

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Morrison American legion senior vice commander Dennis VanZuiden, salutes after alighting nearly 600 flags during a retirement ceremony Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. Worn and faded flags can be donated to the legion to be retired respectfully.

Morrison American Legion Senior Vice Commander Dennis VanZuiden salutes after setting on fire nearly 600 flags during a retirement ceremony Sunday. Worn and faded flags can be donated to the Legion to be retired respectfully. (Alex T. Paschal - apaschal@shawmedia.com)

Alex Paschal

Alex T. Paschal

Photojournalist/columnist for Sauk Valley Media