Hastings American Legion Offers Flag Box For Retired Old Glories

HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- A new flag-deposit box is available for Hastings-On-Hudson residents to dispose of retired flags.

Hastings American Legion Post 1195 recently announced a new flag box for residents to properly dispose of retired flags.
Photo Credit: *Courtesy American Legion Post 1195*

by The Daily Voice

11/20/2013 4:00 a.m.

The members of American Legion Post 1195 announced that the flag deposit box is available at the Legion Hall at 215 Farragut Ave. in Hastings-on-Hudson. Residents are encouraged to drop off tattered or weathered flags in the box so that they may be disposed of properly through a flag retirement ceremony, representatives said.

The flag-retirement ceremony is held every Flag Day at 5 p.m. at the Legion Hall.

Those with questions are asked to contact the post commander, James Pasanello, at 914-478-0908 or farragutpost1195@gmail.com.

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