How to Properly Retire a Flag of the United States of America

Photos by Doug Cerretti unless noted

You see them flying everywhere: at the Veterans Recognition Plaza at Shoreline City Hall, at the Shoreline Farmers Market, and if you can shine a light on it, you can fly it 24 hours a day as seen at the Starr S. Sutherland, Jr. Post 227 of The American Legion.

At some point, well displayed US Flags need to be replaced. But what do you do with the well-used flag?

It is important to note that well used US Flags are never disposed of, they are retired…

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