How do I properly dispose of a worn U.S. Flag?

Question

How do I properly dispose of a worn U.S. Flag?

Answer 1

BURN IT.  Not in a garbage can either.  Burn it with dignity.

Answer 2

First you cut it up in little pieces, then you sew all the pieces back together in different patterns and make some out a sight underwear with it.......

Answer 3

Contact your local Veterans Chapter and they will take it.  A couple times per year they dispose of them in a honorable ceremony.

Answer 4

I read that it can be burned to be properly disposed of.

Answer 5

burn it.

Answer 6

The American Legion has dop boxes for old flags

They then destroy them in a ceremnony

Answer 7

It's supposed to be burned in a solemn and dignified manner.  I may be a liberal but I believe that our flag deserves respect, even when it's too old and infirm to serve.

Answer 8

Take it to a firestation, a VFW or Legion Hall.  They will do it for you.

Here's some more info for you:  http://www.flagkeepers.org/ProperDisposa...

http://www.flagkeepers.org/Home.asp

And thanks for doing it properly.