American Flag Retirement Box

The united states flag code title 4 section 8k states the flag when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem of display should be destroyed in a dignified way preferably by burning flag retirement is the term used to define the proper dignified way of destroying united states flags that are no longer fit to serve the nation.

American flag retirement box.

A must for all city halls. Naco is honored to help counties ensure our nation s banner receives a proper retirement through the naco flag retirement program. Hand screened boxes are printed on 3 sides. Flag retirement box thank you for your interest in caring for the american flag.

To help people in his community life scout chip gaddis of troop 511 in medina ohio decided to build a flag retirement box. The retirement of an american flag is a time honored tradition and one that carries a great significance. We have emptied the box many times and have properly retired hundreds of flags of all sizes since we installed the box. Put anywhere americans can be found.

Collect used flags at your business or office and take them to your local boy scouts or american legion. I have been contacted by a few organizations about the box after submitting a picture to the ohio american legion news. Price includes lid and backboard. Naco member exclusive benefit u s.

Residents could drop off their flags in the box and scouts could. In malls large retail outlets government facilities military churches and schools.