Flag Retirement Ceremony

I am please to announce that the first of two flag retirement ceremonies will be held tomorrow, February 15, 2019 in the lot next to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 921 East Wilson Road, beginning at 9am. There will not be a formal program, but many Scouts and volunteers will be on hand to respectfully retire the flags that were collected at Home Depot last Saturday. Thank you to everyone who stopped by and dropped off flags. We are spreading respect with each one!
In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be postponed. Please check back here for updates!

How Nominations work

One thing I have noticed as I travel around my town is many people like to fly the flag, but they have not taken care of them properly. The harsh winds, dry air, and extreme heat can ruin a flag much faster than normal, pleasant conditions. A flag should not be flown in tatters, with holes, or faded colors. Sometimes a rip or small tear can be repaired, but if it is not caught early enough it can spread and become irreparable. These flags should be retired. Unfortunately, many people do not have the money to replace them, and they do not know how to properly retire a flag. No one should be denied the opportunity to show how much they love our country. If you know of someone who cannot afford a new flag, but needs one, or someone who has given service to our country in any capacity, nominate them to receive a new flag. The VFW has donated funds to help purchase new flags, and other individuals have also helped. My goal is to give out 25 new flags for people to fly, but I need your nominations to get there. In the nomination area on the right, please leave your name and email address, age include who you are nominating, contact information for them, and why you think they should receive a new flag. Thank you for your help!

Home Depot Drop-off Feb. 9th

Unserviceable flags can be dropped off at any time in the collection receptacle located inside Home Depot on Hwy 160 in Pahrump Nevada. Boy Scouts in uniform will be at Home Depot in person to collect flags for retirement on February 9th from 12:00 noon until 4:00 pm. All flags collected that day will be retired at a special ceremony at the Clyde E. Newman, Jr.VFW Post, 4651 Homestead Rd, Pahrump, NV 89060. More details on that event to follow!

Here we go everyone! For a short introduction to my Eagle Scout Project, please watch this video. I will add more information daily and hopefully upload more videos with information on my project, how to respect our nations flag, and what patriotism means to me. Check back tomorrow to see new content, and pass the word to all your friends in Pahrump. Thank you for your help!