Hundreds of torn or worn American Flags were officially retired Saturday during a Flag Day ceremony at Danville American Legion Post 210. Bill Pickett has the story…
Audio PlayerThe ceremony took place on the parking lot of the Legion on Danville’s north side….
{The following AUDIO is from part of the ceremony:
Audio Player“Comrade Vice-Commander, I present these flags which have been inspected by the Second Vice-Commander for your future inspection.”
“Have any of these flags served any other purpose?”
“Some of these flags have been displayed in various public places.”
“Present them to the Commander for final inspection and fitting disposal.”}
(A pile of worn American Flags is set on fire at Danville American Legion Post 210 on Saturday, June 14, 2025.)
Danny Mullins, Senior Vice Commander of the Post, says the ceremony is conducted each year on Flag Day…
Audio Player{AUDIO: “It’s conducted like a military-type ceremony where it’s very dignified. We work hand-in-hand with the Marine Corp League and the Legion members. And we try to make it a community event, really. We would love to have more children here to see this unfold. Unfortunately, we didn’t have too many today.”}
Mullins says citizens can drop-off flags at the American Legion Post anytime…
{AUDIO: “We have a box here out in front of the Post itself. It looks like a mailbox but it’s a flag drop. We have thousands delivered here all year long. Every June we have Flag Day and it’s a nice ceremony.”}
American Legion Post 210 is located along North Jackson Street in Danville.
