photo and caption by Bill Cleary
A tattered American Flag, faded and torn is flying at half-staff on a pole at Proprietors\’ Park, King Street, Gloucester City. The photo was taken Tuesday February 20th.
Section 8 of the United States Flag Codes states, \”When a flag is old and ready to be retired 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.\” We recommend that you contact your local VFW Chapter and ask them for help properly disposing of your flag. And be sure to consider providing a small donation to them for their assistance. Or you can contact your local Elks Lodge (who created the idea of Flag Day, established officially by President Truman, himself a member of the Elks), the American Legion, or the Knights of Columbus. Some Boy Scout and Girl Scout troups also can provide this service.
To read more about the US Flag regulations cut and paste the link in your browser:
http://www.ushistory.org/betsy/flagetiq.html#1
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