GLOUCESTER CITY-Monday when I was taking photos of the work being done on the Fort Nassau playground on Johnson Blvd. I noticed another American Flag that should be replaced.
This flag is flying at the Lions Club rest stop about 25 feet from where the street department workers were renovating Ft. Nassau on March 5.
Last week when I was taking photos at Proprietors Park on King Street I found a similar flag that was torn and tattered. The City replaced it after I brought it to their attention. I don\’t know who is in charge of the flags that fly in our City but whoever it is I wish they would be more observant.
Sometimes in our busy lives we seem to forget or take for granted our freedom. Our forefathers fought for our right to fly that flag. And today our soldiers are fighting for the same purpose. Our flag should be given the respect that it deserves.
No doubt someone would argue it just happen because of the strong winds in recent days. If that is the case then take it down until you have a new flag to replace it.
And I like to suggest to those who work for our city that when they see something out of place, be it a flag, a fallen tree branch, a rusted bench or guard rail, speak up. Take some pride in your job and your community.
I don\’t feel that is too much to ask; do you? What is your opinion?
UPDATE-To be fair to the City I drove around today, Tuesday, to see if there were any other flags that were in this condition. To my disappointment I found the flag flying in front of the American Legion Post Home, Cumberland and Joys Streets, was torn. Also the flag flying in front of the Gloucester City Post Office needs to be replaced.
The worst flag was found in front of Anyzek Fuel, Market Street and Lane Avenue. The flag is torn in several pieces.
Section 8k of the Flag Code states, \”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. READ MORE
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