It has been observed that several flags are being flown that are tattered and in need of replacement. Such flags can be taken to the VFW and they, in turn, will have them properly disposed of by the Boy Scouts.
The Flags of Honor program consists of 618 donated casket flags. The majority of the flags are from veterans in this area, and others are from family members who donated them to be with fellow veterans. Approximately 130 flags are flown each year and the rest are available for viewing on Memorial Day and by special arrangements. Flags to be flown this year will begin with “Oliver Forsyth” and end in the middle of the “Ks”. Volunteers can carry the displayed flags in the parade, but must return them to their respective position in the park. Flags which are not displayed can be checked out and carried in the parade, either folded or on a pole. Flag carriers are reminded that the flag route is 7 blocks long, and the wind can make the flown flag difficult to carry. Flags which are checked out must be returned prior to the start of the program at Veterans’ Park.
According to Public Law 94-344 “it is acceptable to salute the lead flag and stand at attention as others pass.” During the rendition of the national anthem, all present should render the heart salute or military salute. During the hoisting of the flag at the end of the ceremony, all non uniformed persons should render the heart salute. Military personnel should render the military salute. Men should remove their headdress.
The flown flags are hoisted Monday morning at 6:00, taken down at approximately 4:00 and folded in the proper manner. Volunteers are always appreciated in this effort.
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