A proper retirement for a desecrated U.S. flag

Image: American Legion Chaplin Tom Karren waiting for the arrival of the flag

American Legion Chaplin Tom Karren waiting for the arrival of the flag (Suzanne Teuscher)

Image: Scoutmaster Ron Gilman of Smithfield salutes the flag as three Hyrum scouts prepare the flag for disposal.

Scoutmaster Ron Gilman of Smithfield salutes the flag as three Hyrum scouts prepare the flag for disposal. (Suzanne Teuscher)

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Image: Bart Baird (right) reading his thoughts on the flag.

Bart Baird (right) reading his thoughts on the flag. (Suzanne Teuscher)

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