May 112026
There are those that seem to think that burning the American flag is a legal and proper use of their 1st Amendment right. However 
that’s not how I was raised. But it has been the norm since Viet Nam. It’s sad really. Instead of seeing a proud symbol of how great our country is, they view it as a viable means of protest. But I’m not here to argue with a group of people that always seem to be on the wrong side of history and while not stubborn, are ignorant and have a severe lack of morals. That being said I will continue to retire shredded or unserviceable flags on Memorial Day as has been the tradition since the end of the Civil War. I do this for friends and neighbors and those that can’t find a Veterans organization that is doing a ceremony. I also set up outside a Missing Man table in remembrance of those that never came home. Below is a graphic showing how it is done.
that’s not how I was raised. But it has been the norm since Viet Nam. It’s sad really. Instead of seeing a proud symbol of how great our country is, they view it as a viable means of protest. But I’m not here to argue with a group of people that always seem to be on the wrong side of history and while not stubborn, are ignorant and have a severe lack of morals. That being said I will continue to retire shredded or unserviceable flags on Memorial Day as has been the tradition since the end of the Civil War. I do this for friends and neighbors and those that can’t find a Veterans organization that is doing a ceremony. I also set up outside a Missing Man table in remembrance of those that never came home. Below is a graphic showing how it is done. Remember it is a solemn ceremony. Also remember that this isn’t a protest but a retirement of the flag that means so much to so many of us.
The U.S. Flag Code states that an unserviceable American flag should be destroyed in a dignified way—preferably by burning—such as through a respectful flag‑retirement ceremony or by taking it to a disposal box at organizations like the American Legion or VFW.1
Say their names and always remember them
NSDQ NSDF
The Chief USA Retired
nnn
Publius says:- If you have an old and unreparable flag, take to the VFW, DAV, American legion or any other Veterans group or find a Vet that does as I do and know that your flag will be handled with reverence and respect. [↩]