Retirement of the Colors

Many of you may know the accepted form of retiring an American flag, but if you are not, the accepted and proper way to do that is by burning it.   On this Flag Day, I attended a ceremony at Georgetown’s VFW Post 8587, where a brief ceremony was held to not only honor the flag, but to educate on proper disposal once it’s lived beyond its acceptable life.   On hand to perform this duty were members of Boy Scout Troop 405.  After the program inside, the scouts moved outside, where they carefully and lovingly gathered the flags, then dipped their pieces into the flames.    It was eloquent and respectful.  These photos were taken for my friends at the Williamson County Sun.