Veterans Hold Dignified Retirement for Old Flags

On Wednesday, February 28, The American Legion Post 102 of La Grange conducted a Flag Retirement Ceremony for 509 United States and Texas State Flags deemed “unservicable” by the Post Commander. The ceremony is conducted as part of the overall effort to help our community maintain proper US Flag presentations on Veteran graves, and homes and businesses. The small flag on the glove (pictured) is included to show that even the smallest Flag gets a dignified place in the ceremony. Pictured above, from left are Post members Richard Gray (Commander), John Battle (Service Officer), Odis Pfiffer (Sr. Vice, and Past Commander), Mary Gray (Adjutant), and John Marburger (Judge Advocate). The American Legion wishes to thank the members of our community who put forth the effort to ensure our flag is properly cared for.