May 12, 2008

Department to accept old flags

       The White River Township Fire Department, in cooperation with the American Legion Post in Greenwood, will be accepting old, tattered, or worn out flags in celebration of Flag Day on Saturday, June 14th, 2008.  All three stations will be set up to accept the flags, which will then be forwarded to the American Legion for proper disposal.

         Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States, which happened by resolution of the Second Continental Congress on June 14, 1777.  Flag Day itself wasn't officially established however until 1916 when President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation creating it.

         According to Federal Flag Code, when an American Flag is in such a condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, it should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.  Flag disposal boxes will be available from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at all three stations as listed below.  Any questions regarding this project may be directed to Firefighter Dan Huff by e-mail by clicking HERE.
 

                                    Flag Disposal Locations

                                            Station 51
                                            3016 W. Olive Branch Road

                                            Station 52
                                            398 Meridian Parke Lane

                                            Station 53
                                            850 S. Mullinix Road
 
   

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