Local Boy Scouts conduct flag retirement ceremony
Pictured above, from left to right, in the front row: Connar Taylor, Tyler Annecharico, Elizabeth Fohn, Alex Stouder, Mitchell Howard and Skylar Annecharico. Middle row: Willie Stephens, Ed Gallagher, Terry Smallwood, Bud Lowe, Pard Lowe, outgoing commander Michele Hovland, incoming commander Donnie Elliott, Lonnie Beason, Dawn Annecharico, and Don Stouder. Back row: Landen Taylor, Connor Annecharico and Hunter Annecharico.
Boy Scouts are pictured above, placing retired flags to be burned.
July 3, 2019
Local Boy Scouts Troop 38, Cub Scout Troop 76 and the Irwin-Easley American Legion Post 118 worked together to host a flag retirement ceremony in May.
The Flag of the United States Retirement Ceremony was conducted by local scouts and hosted by Irwin-Easley American Legion Post 118 in Cassville. It started with the color guard from Monett Boy Scouts Troop 38 carrying a flag to be retired.
Paragraph K of Title 36, section 176 United States Code states, "The flag, when is in the condition that is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning."
According to the Boy Scouts of America publication "Our Flag,” "When the National Flag is worn beyond repair, burn it thoroughly and completely on a modest but blazing fire. This should be done in a simple manner with dignity and respect. Be sure the flag is reduced to ashes, unrecognizable as a former flag."
According to Cub Scouts Pack 76 leader Dawn Annecharico, the Cub Scouts conducting the ceremonious burning will receive a flag ceremony badge.
Irwin-Easley American Legion Post 118 collected nearly 100 unserviceable flags to be burned in the ceremony, and is also a sponsor of Cub Scouts Pack 76.
To drop off an unserviceable flag for a future ceremony, Boy Scout troop 76 has a drop off mailbox behind the Barry County Sheriff's Office building or at the Barry County Advertiser. For questions regarding Cub Scouts, contact Pack 76 leader Dawn Annecharico at (417) 342-1948.
Local Boy Scouts Troop 38, Cub Scout Troop 76 and the Irwin-Easley American Legion Post 118 worked together to host a flag retirement ceremony in May.
The Flag of the United States Retirement Ceremony was conducted by local scouts and hosted by Irwin-Easley American Legion Post 118 in Cassville. It started with the color guard from Monett Boy Scouts Troop 38 carrying a flag to be retired.
Paragraph K of Title 36, section 176 United States Code states, "The flag, when is in the condition that is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning."
According to the Boy Scouts of America publication "Our Flag,” "When the National Flag is worn beyond repair, burn it thoroughly and completely on a modest but blazing fire. This should be done in a simple manner with dignity and respect. Be sure the flag is reduced to ashes, unrecognizable as a former flag."
According to Cub Scouts Pack 76 leader Dawn Annecharico, the Cub Scouts conducting the ceremonious burning will receive a flag ceremony badge.
Irwin-Easley American Legion Post 118 collected nearly 100 unserviceable flags to be burned in the ceremony, and is also a sponsor of Cub Scouts Pack 76.
To drop off an unserviceable flag for a future ceremony, Boy Scout troop 76 has a drop off mailbox behind the Barry County Sheriff's Office building or at the Barry County Advertiser. For questions regarding Cub Scouts, contact Pack 76 leader Dawn Annecharico at (417) 342-1948.