It's also when Wendt Funeral Home in Moline, Illinois takes the opportunity to retire American flags dropped off throughout the year. "It should symbolize something to every American", Rascoe said.
The objective of the Flag Day Ritual is to show appreciation and patriotism to a symbol that represents hope and strength.
During the ceremony, Commander of the Joseph M. Sesterhenn American Legion Post 166 John Wowk said the flag represents the Constitution, peace, security, freedom and duty, and that Congress should create a Constitutional amendment banning flag burning as part of protests. "And it's fine to honor the country and the flag, but these guys have actually had to go over there and defend everything the flag stands for". "It shows respect. The flag is a national symbol and this shows our respect to it".
Two Eagle Scouts solemnly held a worn American flag Wednesday as another used scissors to cut out its blue square, in a ceremonial process known as separating the flag's colors.
"The Elks have always done Flag Day but it is great to do it as an event for the community and to be able to share these narratives and celebrate that patriotism with the community", Elks Lodge member and County Commissioner Mark Arndt said. "We did it according to the official rules and procedures that we have to follow".
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Should they select an RFA, the team they are selecting him from will not be eligible for compensation as they normally would be. This provision also includes unsigned draft picks and signed players that have yet to appear in a National Hockey League game.
"They need to be retired", Earl Wendt said.
Old, tattered flags burn as they are officially taken out of service and disposed of properly.
Lina Azzo, whose son, Paul, belongs to Troop 175, said she hopes the ceremony taught the Scouts to "appreciate this country". "Instead of us doing everything, it is the Young Marines learning".
"Flag Day is a day of remembrance for the flag and to make people aware that everyday should be Flag Day", Osburn said. In previous years, we have worked with the Boys Scouts and in other years we were rained out. "I was teasing the guys, telling them we are probably going to be here all night".
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