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American Legion retires flag at Dower
Posted on June 28, 2010
Members of American Legion Post #187 in Lakewood retired the American flag at Dower Elementary on June 22. The school received a new flag in November, 2009 and wanted to retire the old one due to its weathered condition. The proper way to dispose of an American flag is to burn it. The veterans placed the flag into a fire with the student body observing the burning. It was explained when the flag burning has been completed, its ashes will be gathered and buried. This was an educational program for both students and adults. Lakewood Fire Department firefighters were also present to show support for the process.
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