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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Habitat for Humanity volunteers raise walls and hope for Medford family ... Gold Hill residents say city dawdled as streets flooded ... El Nino's effects remain uncertain for Southern Oregon ... Habitat for Humanity volunteers raise walls and hope for Medford family ... Gold Hill residents say city dawdled as streets flooded ... El Nino's effects remain uncertain for Southern Oregon ... SINCE YOU ASKED Since You Asked: Burn the flag in a dignified manner Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jun. 13, 2015 at 12:01 AM Posted Jun. 13, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Social News It is considered inappropriate to dispose of worn-out, torn, etc., American flags by throwing them in the dump. A recommended method is by burning. Is there a local organization that provides this service? — Daniel B., Medford. We wouldn’t recommend burning anything with the kind of hot weather we’ve been having lately, Daniel. You’re right. The flag should be disposed of properly. According to customary rules of disposal, you should fold the flag, then place it on a fire of sufficient size to properly burn it. Once placed on the fire, the individual should come to attention, salute the flag and then recite the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a moment of silence. If all that sounds like too much to deal with, Daniel, there is an organization that will take care of worn-out flags. The Veterans of Foreign Wars, Medford Post 1833, has a full-sized mailbox at 241 E. Barnett Road, Suite, B, behind the Winco shopping center that will take flags. Commander Don Thomson said the flags are given to local Boy Scouts, who light a bonfire, then burn the flags while following the appropriate patriotic protocol. Thomson said the VFW receives dozens of flags every year for disposal from local residents. “To give you some idea, we have emptied the box out three times in front of our building,” he said. Send questions to “Since You Asked,” Mail Tribune Newsroom, P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501; by fax to 541-776-4376; or by email to [email protected]. To see a collection of columns, go to mailtribune.com/youasked . We’re sorry, but the volume of questions received prevents us from answering all of them. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jun. 13, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501