Ways to Retire a Flag
Donate for repurposing: Flags become quilts, clothes, or memorial items.
Local drop boxes: Post offices or city halls often handle ceremonial disposal.
Flag burning ceremonies: Done respectfully, often on Flag Day, with ashes buried.
Respect and Connection
No matter the method, the goal is the same: honor the flag and what it stands for.
“The proper retirement of an old flag is less about the flag, and more about what it stands for: freedom, resilience, oneness.”
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