Today I went to a "flag retirement" ceremony. It is a ceremony at which torn or old American flags are burned. It was a fitting way to remember the anniversary of September 11th, 2001. Although it was a very informal event put on by a local scouting group, I was glad to have participated. I am not usually the patriotic type, but this was nice reminder of what others do so that I can enjoy my freedom.
Here's the short version of the ceremony: pledge, patriotic song, prayer. recognition of the firefighters from our neighborhood house, (Engine 13 by the way). Then a fireman lit the flags and we watched them burn. The End.
God Bless America and the whole planet.
Karen
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