There was interest shown in this topic that took another thread off-topic, so, thought it worth seeing where it goes.
I replaced my old flag that had become weathered/faded and torn by strong Florida winds and gusts. I took it to my local American Legion, but they said they could not accept it because it is nylon and would release dangerous toxins if burned. If it had been cloth they use a local creamatorium.
My new flag is polyester with bright colors. The old one used to get wrapped around the pole frequently, so I bought a new pole with rotating collars. I’ve cleared one wrap in a month and half of using it.
My flag will be rolled up in perfection and handed to my son when my body is put at rest. My service is over, and my duty is done. My service will wave free for the world to see that liberty lives on in America. Few symbols evoke as much emotion, reverence, and unity as the American flag. Its stars and stripes ripple not just across the nation’s landscapes, but through the hearts of its people, especially when presented in remembrance of those who served. The tradition of gifting the American flag to honor military service members, particularly those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, is woven deeply into the fabric of American culture and commemorative rites. The American flag, when given in remembrance of those who served, is much more than fabric and dye. It is a vessel of memory, a beacon of gratitude, and a solemn vow that the nation will not forget. Whether presented across the folded hands of a grieving family member or raised above a gathering of citizens in collective tribute, the flag endures as an emblem of sacrifice and collective resolve. In its stars and stripes, Americans find both comfort and call to action—a reminder that the legacy of service is not simply honored, but cherished and carried forward.
This flag is mine. There are many like it but this one is mine.
Love the pictures in this thread. My flags are kind of all around me. There’s one beside my desk chair at work so it’s always visible when I do zoom meetings, one hanging on the back walk in the garage, one on the front of the house, and a matched pair on the truck. I snapped this on the way out to the truck just now. There are probably few more I didn’t remember.
I have one flying at the front gate. I’d take a photo, but it’s a near monsoon outside right now. So, here’s a photo of the ones on the Jeep. The front is L & R, they’re quite thick and secured with 3M. The one on the rear glass is a thin blue line flag in the shape of a paw print.
in June is the best time for me to replace my flag just in time for Independence Day a little over two weeks later.
