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4 | FLAG DAY 2019 | COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL Fun Flag Facts Whether you’re an educator yourself or a parent who loves their country (and its fl ag), impress the kiddos in your life with these fun facts about the history of Old Glory. • The colors of the United States fl ag are no accident. Red stands for bravery, valor and zeal; white symboliz- es purity and innocence; blue for loyalty, devotion, vigilance, perseverance and justice of our ancestors. • Nicknames for the fl ag in- clude: the Stars and Stripes, Old Glory and the Star-Span- gled Banner. • The blue union holds 50 stars to represent the states that make up the United States, the stripes symbolize the 13 original states • The fl ag was created to celebrate the independence of the 13 American colonies from Britain. • On June 14, (now Flag Day) 1777, the Continental Congress passed the fi rst Flag Act which ultimately established the new fl ag for America. • The fi rst offi cial fl ag featured its signa- ture red and white stripes but had a bare blue union. Stars were added later to signify the different states as they entered the union. • The United States banner has similarities Th ank you to our Sponsors in color and design of other countries, such as Liberia, Malaysia, Puerto Rico and Chile. • The current design of the fl ag has been the same since 1960, when Hawaii joined the union. • The United States fl ag should always be on top of a staff if multiple fl ags are fl own. Retiring a Battered Flag When you deem a fl ag too battered to be displayed hon- orably, retirement requires a respect- ful ceremony. Laying this sym- bol of America to rest is a hum- bling experience and should be done with care. The Flag Code expresses that the preferred way of disposal is through a dignifi ed man- ner, preferably burning. Do you know how to tell when your banner is ready for a respectful retirement? Consider these factors to determine when and how to release Old Glory from its display. The Right Time Before assuming your fl ag is due for a replacement, it’s important to inspect it carefully. Many times, ex- posure to outdoor elements takes a toll on a fl ag’s cleanliness and can make it appear too weathered to continue to serve. How- ever, when its physical integrity is in tact, a simple washing can bring it back to life. When analyzing the integ- rity of your fl ag’s mate- rial, look beyond easily cleaned obstructions. You will know it is beyond repairable when you notice prominent holes or frayed edges that will alter its size and texture after mending. Who is Authorized to Retire a Flag? The Flag Code doesn’t restrict anyone from retir- ing a banner, so use your best judgment to choose someone who will take the responsibility seriously. Here are some ideas to consider if you plan to conduct a ceremony, from the Independence Hall Association. • One fl ag should be used in the ceremony to repre- sent all banners included in the retirement service. The remainder of symbols should be collectively incinerated; • The solemn service should be conducted out- doors, in conjunction with a campfi re program; • The ceremony should include two color guards, one representing the fl ag in use and another for the Cottage Grove Owned & Operated Ingallinero Brothers banner to be retired; and • A leader of the service should call the group to attention, order a salute, lead the Pledge of Al- legiance, order the fl ag retired and remain at the scene until the fi re is safely extinguished and ashes are burned. Other Options Of course, the preferred method of a dignifi ed retirement is by burning. If the experience is out of your comfort zone, however, a good avenue to seek is your local Veterans of Foreign Wars club or American Legion. These knowledgeable experts can point you in the right di- rection of a fl ag-retirement service or host a ceremony to ensure it is done proper- ly and respectfully. Old Mill Farm Store Emerald Valley Armory 327 S. 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