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400 worn-out flags retired in ceremony
worked with Boy Scouts for more than 20 years. She is currently the troop’s treasurer. She is also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Legion Auxiliary. Her son, Trevor, is both a Scout and a member of the Sons of the American Legion. The Scouts hadn’t taken part in a flag retirement ceremony for several years, so it was good to show those unfamiliar with the
JEFF BAHR jeff.bahr@theindependent.com Boy Scouts and mem- bers of the Daughters of the American Revolution led a flag retirement ceremony Oct. 18 in Grand Island in which close to 400 worn- out flags were burned. The five Scouts are mem- bers of Troop 119, which is headquartered at First Presbyterian Church. The effort was a service project of the Betsey Hager Chap- ter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
We salute the bravery and dedication of our veterans and service members. Thank you for serving our country and protecting our freedoms.
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Veterans, Scouts and others disposed of close to 400 flags Oct. 17 near the United Veterans Club.
Also assisting were members of the American Legion, VFW, the Legion Auxil- iary and the Sons of the American Legion. “The Scouts led the ceremony, and then we had members of each of the groups come up and help us burn them,” said Car- men Larsen. The ceremony took place on Ball Field No. 3 near the United Veterans Club. Members of the Grand Island Fire De- partment were also on hand. Larson has
process how it’s done, Larson said. In disposing of flags, people have to fol- low several key rules. “You cannot put out the fires with water. They have to natu- rally burn out,” Larson said. “And then you have to bury the ashes when they’re cool in ground that will remain undisturbed.” In addition, the flag’s grommets have to be removed. Scouts have traditionally been involved in flag retirement ceremonies, Larson said.
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