Flag Retirement Ceremony – Sunday December 3rd, 2023
On Sunday December 3rd, under gray skies, with a cold damp brisk wind, a flag retirement ceremony was held at the American Legion location on west River Road also US 50 on the west side of Cincinnati.
Memorial overlooking the Flag Retirements
The ceremony was started with words from the American Legion Post 534. Mike Gunn of CCSAR presented a certificate of appreciation from the CCSAR to the American Legion for hosting this event.
Mike Gunn CCSAR Opening Remarks
Members of the Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution participated in this event. In addition, various civic organizations including the American Legion were represented.
Participants in Flag Retirement
This is a formal event which oversees the destruction of old tired tattered US flags of any era. There is a specific protocol to dispose of a US Flag which is followed on this day.
The preferred way to dispose of these flags is by burning them. This flag burning is highly supervised and very choreographed. Members of the various organizations as well as the general public are encouraged to grab a flag or two from those deposited to be placed onto an open flame and burned thoroughly.
The Cincinnati Chapter Sons of the American Revolution Color Guard assisted in posting colors and executed a single volley musket discharge to commemorate the days events.
Upon conclusion, the participants reassembled to meet at the parade and water ceremony at the Anderson Ferry location on the Ohio side of the Ohio River.
A Very Special Event!
