Faded, tattered and worn, nearly 3,000 American flags, collected by American Legion Post 273, will be formally retired on Flag Day in Poquoson.
Unable to retire flags last year due to bad weather, the group stored flags in garages, houses and storage areas, waiting for Tuesday, Flag Day 2011. A drop box in front of the Poquoson Library is regularly checked by members of the post. Donations from other veterans' organizations in York County, including the Disabled American Veterans and Veterans of Foreign Wars, contributed to the growing collection. Damaged flags from schools, neighborhoods and churches also added to the count.
"It almost becomes an obsession for some of us to make sure the flag is properly cared for," said Post 273 Commander Raymond Yannello. He has considered asking the City's waste department to pull flags out of garbage if they spot them during a pickup.
Why this article? I thought it was interesting. Flag Day is tomorrow. I also lived in Poquoson during my last two years of high school + college. It’s great to see our veterans caring about our nation’s flag. - GAH
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