Legion in Lyndonville gives 500 flags a dignified farewell
Photos courtesy of Katherine Kage: Scott Goetze and Steve Goodrich, both members of the Houseman-Tanner American Legion Post 1603, helped to retire flags on Saturday.
Press Release, Steve Goodrich, Commander of Houseman-Tanner Post 1603
LYNDONVILLE – On Saturday, Houseman-Tanner American Legion Post 1603 hosted a Flag Day Service and retired over 500 unserviceable flags with help from Lyndonville Fire Company.
Flags that were faded, worn or torn by US flag code and American Legion proclamation are to be retired by burning in a dignified, respectful manner.
Worn, faded and torn flags may be given to any Legion member at any time throughout the year. The post will ensure of their proper disposal.
Post members Bob Burtwell and Keith Rutherford sort flags.
Members of Houseman-Tanner wait as flags burn before adding more.
