Key Take-Aways
- Retire worn American flags respectfully. A faded or damaged U.S. flag should never be thrown in the trash but disposed of in a dignified manner, preferably by burning, in accordance with U.S. Flag Code.
- Several local organizations will properly retire your flag. Residents can drop off worn flags at the Estero Post Office, local VFW and American Legion posts, Sunshine Ace Hardware stores, or through Estero’s Boy Scout Troop 30.
- Showing respect for the flag goes beyond displaying it. Proper retirement honors the flag’s role as a symbol of American freedom, patriotism, and the nation’s 250-year history.
Written by
Mark Novitski
Consultant to Engage Estero
East Corkscrew Alliance Chair…