Flag Day: Drop Off Unserviceable US Flags For Proper Retirement

OSSINING, N.Y. – In honor of Flag Day 2013, Westchester residents can drop off aged, torn or damaged U.S. flags at the district office of State Sen. David Carlucci (D-Ossining) to ensure they are retired in an official flag retirement ceremony.

This year's Flag Day falls on Friday, June 14.
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by The Daily Voice

06/14/2013 1:45 p.m.

Carlucci's office will distribute flags throughout American Legion Posts and VFW Halls in his district that perform official ceremonies.

"Our American Flag is a proud symbol that reminds all of us of our cherished national pastime and those who fought to defend it since our nation's birth," Carlucci said in a statement. "This program, which I begun as a town clerk, provides the chance for residents to show their respect by retiring each one in a respectful and deserving manner."

This year's Flag Day commemorates the 238th birthday of the U.S. Army.

Carlucci’s Westchester office is located at 2 Church Street, Ossining.

Additionally, Briarcliff's Boy Scout Troop 18 will hold a flag retirement ceremony at Law Park at 6 p.m. on Friday.

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