PLATTE COUNTY – A flag retirement ceremony will be held by the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association in Guernsey on June 14. The public is welcome to attend the event from 5 – 6 p.m. at the Hub City Campground, across the road from the golf course.
“It has been brought to our attention there is a need to properly and respectfully retire flags around the area,” Kelly Mixson said, adding the Wheatland Police Department has agreed to collect faded, torn or worn flags needing to be retired.
According to U.S. flag code, “The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.”
Mixson told Platte County Commissioners during their meeting last week, he is working with the Guernsey VFW for assistance with the ceremony, and in consideration of fire hazards, will have a fire crew on standby.