the counselor will ask the presenters to prepare to present colors and they will unfold the flag half way, then, the counselor will present colors." then the presenters will unfold the flag, finally the counselor will say, "retire colors." at this time the presenters throw the flag in the fire and watch it burn. this ceremony is not supposed to be done in public, for doing in public is against the law.
Burning flags, with ceremony, is called retiring American flags when they are ripped or torn or simply ragged, this ceremony is performed by the Boy Scouts of America as a sign of respect to the flag. Without ceremony, it is usually an act of rebellion and/or disrespect to the country or organization that the flag represents.
Cathal Miller carried the Irish flag at the opening ceremony of the 2012 Paralympics in London.Cathal Miller carried the Irish flag at the opening ceremony of the 2012 Paralympics in London.Cathal Miller carried the Irish flag at the opening ceremony of the 2012 Paralympics in London.Cathal Miller carried the Irish flag at the opening ceremony of the 2012 Paralympics in London.Cathal Miller carried the Irish flag at the opening ceremony of the 2012 Paralympics in London.Cathal Miller carried the Irish flag at the opening ceremony of the 2012 Paralympics in London.Cathal Miller carried the Irish flag at the opening ceremony of the 2012 Paralympics in London.Cathal Miller carried the Irish flag at the opening ceremony of the 2012 Paralympics in London.Cathal Miller carried the Irish flag at the opening ceremony of the 2012 Paralympics in London.Cathal Miller carried the Irish flag at the opening ceremony of the 2012 Paralympics in London.Cathal Miller carried the Irish flag at the opening ceremony of the 2012 Paralympics in London.
A ceremony where flags are raised, usually accompanied by the national anthem of the country of the flag that is being raised.
This is an internet myth. The Obamas never attended a flag burning ceremony, nor would they attend such an event, since they love and respect the flag. I enclose a link that debunks this and other related myths about the president and the flag.
Sailor Colin Beashel was the flag bearer for the opening ceremony and swimmer Petria Thomas was the flag bearer for the closing ceremony.
I am present at Flag Ceremony..
As I have been researching the proper way to conduct a flag retirement ceremony, I have come across many ways to perform the ceremony. All of them burn the flag as per U.S. code. Some cremonies say the field of blue should be cut from the flag thus rendering it no longer a flag. Most ceremonies do not cut the flag before burning. It is my opinion, as a retired Master Sgt with over 20 years in military service and as a disabled veteran, that as long as the flag is being properly retired by fire and that it is done with honor there is nothing wrong with saving and displaying the field of blue.
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Retreat.
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Before the Remembrance Day ceremony, the flag is typically raised to full mast at the start of the day, symbolizing respect and honor for those who have served in the military. As the ceremony approaches, the flag is often lowered to half-mast in a solemn tribute to fallen soldiers. This act signifies mourning and remembrance, creating a poignant atmosphere for the observance. After the ceremony, the flag is usually returned to full mast, symbolizing hope and resilience.
The only time you lower a flag to raise it is during a flag ceremony, such as raising the flag to half-staff in remembrance of a national tragedy or to honor a fallen hero, and then raising it back to full staff at the conclusion of the ceremony.