The Nobles County Legion Council hosted a proper flag disposal ceremony on Monday, September 12, hosted by the Dundee Legion Post, Joseph Suding Post #386.
The Formal Flag Disposal Ceremony seemed extremely appropriate, held on the day following the fifteenth anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. Posts from throughout the area joined to “fittingly destroy” flags that have been faded and worn.
Among the posts in attendance at the event were Adrian, Brewster, Dundee, Ellsworth, Hardwick, Heron Lake, Okabena, Round Lake and Worthington.
It was estimated that over 300 flags were fittingly destroyed in the ceremony, which began with a color guard advancement. Bill Brunk led the ceremony, which also included 2nd District Commander Mark Coney. Representing the First Vice Commander and Second Vice Commander in the ceremony were Lucinda Brunk, Dundee, Jennifer Ehlers, Okabena.
Flags that had been faded, worn, torn and tattered were presented to “the Commander for final inspection and fitting disposal.” The Vice Commanders indicated that the flags had served their “proper service of tribute and love” and had become “unserviceable in a worthy cause.”
The Commander responded that the flags should be fittingly destroyed and then replaced with similar flags, continuing to recognize those who fought for freedoms.
Approximately thirty Legion and Auxiliary members from the area watched the ceremony, which then involved the burning of those flags which had been tattered, worn and faded through their service.
Several large flags were among those properly disposed of in the ceremony.
Anyone with flags which are in need of proper disposal are encouraged to contact their local Legion Post. Posts periodically work together to hold Formal Flag Disposal Ceremonies.
