Comments on: Molino Scouts Hold Flag Retirement Ceremony (With Gallery)

By: George

George — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 00:08:36 +0000

Slow Hand Salute. SEMPER FI..

By: Old Soldier

Old Soldier — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 17:47:45 +0000

Actually if the flag can be seen at night by ambient lighting an individual light is not required, an all weather flag can be flown 24 hours and civilians are not required to fly them half mast. The telescoping poles don’t lend themselves to being lowered. I respect the flag and country after 31 years in the Army and personally feel that if soilders serve in the dark and in the rain in all conditions as I have, I proudly my flag the same way with purpose and honor, at the state line in my yard. It means a lot to me and hope it inspires others. God Bless America.

By: nod

nod — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 15:34:57 +0000

. It is good to retire flags in the appropriate manner but some flags have a history and should not be retired. I have some old flags that will be preserved and never (destroyed) retired. Scouts, keep up the good work. Thank you.

By: Rufus Lowgun

Rufus Lowgun — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 15:04:29 +0000

I hope the owners of all the torn, faded, tattered, dirty flags I see still up on flagpoles every time I drive around the county will take note of this demonstration of the proper way to treat our flag. If you’re going to leave it up at night you’re supposed to put a light on it, too.

By: Molino Resident

Molino Resident — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 12:27:53 +0000

When I first saw this, I was a little taken back, but then I continued reading and looking at the pictures-which made me tear up.Now this is the right way a flag should be retired. I come from a military family so this warmed my heart. With all the hatred and war in our world, this was refreshing to see.
Thank you to all who were involved in this.
God Bless America!