If you have an American flag that needs disposed of, don’t just throw it away. That’s what Cambria County American Legion members say.

They say there’s an easy way to get rid of your old flag in a respectful way.

Mark Holsinger with the Richland American Legion says, “if you have an unusable flag and you’d like to get rid of itwe’ll take care of it for you.”

Outside of most VFW or American Legion posts, you can find boxes labeled for flag disposal. Holsinger says you can drop off a damaged flag at any location, and the post will properly dispose of it. He says its customary to burn a damaged flag.

Holsinger says, “The American flag has to be disposed of in a certain way, with respect. It has to be burnt when its unusable. It’s not a crime to burn the flag when you do it properlyYou cut the stars off of them, you fold them, you burn them, you put the stars on top, and there’s a prayer you say over them.”

Holsinger says the VFW and American Legion can be trusted in taking care of the flags that are being turned in.

“We will honor it, give it the respect it deserves, and take care of it. You’re more than welcome to come any time you want,” says Holsinger.

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