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Retiring the flag
Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts from Mackville/Willisburg conducted two ceremonies on Saturday, May 27 to retire 50 American flags. These are photos from the flag preperation beforehand as well as of the ceremony. For more information and the story on the ceremony go to: http://www.washingtoncountymonitor.com.
Proceeds from the sales of photographs purchased of this event go back to Scout programs. You may see several photos of the ceremony that are very similar. This is so parents and friends who want photos of their child or a friend's child can select from several photos of the event.
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 > Flags are lowered one at a time into a barrel. A campfire or open flame is usually used - allowing those attending the ceremony to see the entire process. (c) 2005 Photo by Becky Blanton
 > Flag burning  offends many Americans - but this process is NOT burning - ceremony officials emphasize. The process is "retirement" of the flag - not burning of the flag. Scout masters explain that burying the flag and allowing it to rot, or merely throwing it away is not as respectful as the retirement ceremony. (C) 2005 Photo by Becky Blanton
 > Scouts unfurl a flag prior to retiring it. (C) 2005 Photo by Becky Blanton
 > Retiring the flag photo
 > Flags are lowered one at a time into a barrel. A campfire or open flame is usually used - allowing those attending the ceremony to see the entire process. (c) 2005 Photo by Becky Blanton
 > Respect. Honor. Salute. Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts salute the American flag prior to the Sat. flag retirement ceremony. 
(C) 2005 Photo by Becky Blanton
 > Scouts fold worn, tattered and faded flags prior to the retirement ceremony. (c) 2005 Photo by Becky Blanton
 > Retiring the flag photo
 > Flags are lowered one at a time into a barrel. A campfire or open flame is usually used - allowing those attending the ceremony to see the entire process. (c) 2005 Photo by Becky Blanton
Flags are lowered one at a time into a barrel. A campfire or open flame is usually used - allowing those attending the ceremony to see the entire process. (c) 2005 Photo by Becky Blanton
Flags are lowered one at a time into a barrel. A campfire or open flame is usually used - allowing those attending the ceremony to see the entire process. (c) 2005 Photo by Becky Blanton
Flags are lowered one at a time into a barrel. A campfire or open flame is usually used - allowing those attending the ceremony to see the entire process. (c) 2005 Photo by Becky Blanton
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