[tricia]

My son is a boy scout and has decided to build a permanent place to ceremoniously burn US flags for our local American Legion Post as his Eagle project. Any one have thought as to how to build it or what to build it out of? Concrete was our first thought. Love to hear ideas

[Veteran8614]

1.) How to Dispose: Please turn in the flag to your local Amvets, VFW, American Legion or etc. Do not just toss "Old Glory" in the trash. It may just be a reprinted flag, but for some of us it was hope and our guiding light that keep up our morale while serving in a difficult situation.

2.) Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts: I believe that most videos you see on youtube depict children that are too young. A senior boyscout I can see performing such a honor. I am tired of seeing guys hanging out letting their kids burn a bin full of flags and drink beer.

3.) Youtube: I really think the whole recording and broadcasting the whole process is wrong.

I took great pride when I had the honor of serving my country. I just wish every American took the time to do their part so they can have the same joy I once did.

For those of you too cheap to go to Walmart and buy a 15 dollar flag to display.... SHAME ON YOU! Atleast you can do is have the intestinal fortitude to display your love for your country. I know until the day I draw my last breathe that I will proudly display my cotton woven flag with the upmost respect.

[flagdepot]

These links will help you find your local American Legion and VFW posts.

Post Locator | American Legion

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) :: Find a VFW Post Website

[nubbsa10]

I believe the kids should learn as well. I just taught an 8 year old how to properly fold the flag. He did not know about not letting it touch the ground. This is not my son it is my best friends son who past away when he was only about 15 months old. His dad and I were in the military together and grew up together. I know he would have taught him the proper way but since he is not around I am sure he would want me to do it.

[SgtMack]

I must agree with the moderator. Ths Scouts are a patriotic organization & it is good experience for them to participate in anything patriotic. Final honors to our Flag would definitely qualify. I am the closest thing to a "Colors Sgt.", in my reserve unit, having been in an honor guard (on active duty) and having commanded our color guard. I would suggest that they consider assisting in a ceremony conducted by a Legion or VFW post and adopting a similar format. I was, originally, here seeking an official, military, format but, finding none, and having participated in my Legion post's ceremony, I can prepare one for submission to the training officer. The main operative concept is to ensure that the ceremony shows proper respect for the emblem under which so many have fought & died. Do that & it is difficult to go wrong.
On behalf of my unit, "Commit the Reserves!!!" God bless y'all & God bless America!!! HOOAHH!!! Sgt Mack