On June 14, 2022 Scott County Fairgrounds was the location for the second annual Scott County flag disposal ceremony. Waldron Volunteer Fire Department assisted with the lighting of the fire. Danville Cub Scouts Troop 170 presented the colors. Owen Ridenhour performed as the bugler.
Danville Cub Scouts Pack 170, Waldron Cub Scout Pack 59, Ouachita Mountain VFW Post 1345, and The John Tolleson American Legion Post 46 were in attendance to assist with the disposal of the retired flags. Chaplain Greg Shively led opening prayer.
According to the U.S. Flag Code “The flag, when it is in such condition that is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.” Most flags can be machine washed with mild detergent and hung to dry to prolong its life. It is up to the flags owner to decide when the flag is too tattered to properly fly.
Flag day takes place annually on June 14th to commemorate the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the United States.
