The American Legion’s Crosby-Gilbert Post 101 in Andover will hold a public Dignified Disposal of Unserviceable Flags Ceremony on Flag Day, Wednesday, June 14. The event will take place behind the Andover Fire Station at 7 PM.

The ceremony will conform to time honored practices for the proper disposal by burning of unserviceable flags that have been used to mark graves of veterans of all our nation’s conflicts and those displayed in public places.

The Legion presents this short ceremony, approximately 30 minutes, as a public service and an informational training opportunity for young and old. The public is invited to participate in this event by bringing any unserviceable flags, with all hardware removed, and turning them over to a Legionnaire for burning.

One large flag will be burned during the ceremony and all other flags will be disposed of in like manner immediately following the conclusion of the ceremony.

The members of Post 101 are inviting the Andover Fire Department, Andover Police Department, Andover Boy Scout Troop, and all residents of Andover and neighboring towns to participate in this public ceremony. We look forward to seeing you and spending a short time together honoring our country and its veterans.