Please help me dispose of this flag

[KYgundude]

The flag at our complex looks horrible. It is beat on by age and wind etc. We have taken it down to put up a new one. I volunteered to dispose of it properly. I know there is something you can do. Something like take it to a VFW place or something where they will dispose it with the respect and honor it deserves.

I live in Buechel and need to put this flag to rest properly. Can someone please guide me?

[BIGC]

My JROTC MSGT always told me to burn it in private, correctly folded and respectfully..... Last one I disposed of I made a nice little fire and placed it on the top after I got it good and hot, then I sat back by the fire and enjoyed a drink..........

[Niceguy]

Oates Flags in J-Town does it. On Electron between Blankenbaker and Watterson Trail...

[mtchbrian]

Us post office collects flags as does the boy scouts.

[Ian]

If you have a local scout troop most of them love that sort of thing. We did flag burning ceremonies on quite a few camping trips

[nemo]

American legion post has a ceremony for flag day, June 14th.

http://highlandpost201.org/index.php?id=12&number=2#13

[kyswede]

I have several worn out flags I need to dispose of properly. Thinling about going to local VFW.

[KYgundude]

Thanks guys!!

[Frailer]

BIGC got it exactly right. There is no single "standard" procedure for burning a flag; the only requirement is that it be done with respect.

As others have stated, a local VFW, American Legion, or JROTC unit (i know the instructors at Southern, Eastern, Butler and Male if you need a POC) would be happy to help you out with this.

[KYgundude]

It is safely in the hands of a Boy Scout troop that will put her to rest properly.

Thanks all!!