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Old 10-13-2012, 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by FoPAA View Post
Does anyone know where to take a wornout flag to get a proper "burial"? The only place I know of is the Boy Scouts.
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I don't know if you will feel that this is "protocol", but flags can be donated to Operation Shoebox. (Mondays @ Lake Miona rec center) This is the volunteer group that assembles and sends packages to our men and women serving overseas.

Within each bag that is packed is a note attached to a star cut from a retired American flag that can be tucked into a pocket or helmet.... notes of thanks that Operation Shoebox has received from recipients always include mention of that star. It is a gift of true caring to each recipient and touches them deeply.