Stosh 3452 Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 When the troop I used to be involved with would retire a flag, we went out in full uniform and performed one last raising of the flag. It was tattered, torn and faded from use, but we ran it up the pole and gave it the pledge one last time. It was taken down and folded the best we were able. Then it was taken to a bonfire and placed folded in the flames. The troop stood at a salute until the flag was no longer recognizable which could take quite a few minutes. After one such disposal, one of the boys commented his arm got quite sore holding the salute for such a long period of time, but he then added, that it gave him a long time to think about what he was doing. The next time we had a nylon flag and he was kind of disappointed it burned so fast that he didn't have much time to ponder the situation. The protocol or process by which it is done is no where near as important as what goes on in the hearts and minds of those doing the task. Your mileage may vary, Stosh Link to post Share on other sites
desertrat77 1144 Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 SSScout, thanks for sharing that, I'm tracking with you completely. Link to post Share on other sites
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