[Rockdude_UK]

At the end of the day, is just a flag. Its no different spraying up a demo derby car in the american flag

[american_flag_uk]

what? have u got anything useful to add here?

[Greg Smith]

Not to brag I had nothing to do with the first one, I was born on the 4th of July, I also served my country for 20+ years in the Air Force. So I have an undying love for this country and my flag, that being said I would like to inform you that the boys scouts etc. in our local area would prefer not to receive the flags for disposal. They do it occasionally and do not want it to become an “oh great another boring flag burning” but the ones I have witness’d were done with military personal in white gloves and dignity a very moving ceremony for myself. But I have found after installing my own 20 ft. flag pole in my yard the company I bought it thru “Colonial Flag” does accept and dispose of them with respect. Getting back to the girl and boys scouts not being old enough, yes they are young and don’t know what this flag means to the older veterans etc. but they can learn as they watch the older ones of us pass on our remembrance of what the flag means to us. As was done at the burning of the flags I observed while I was young.

[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.