Today is Flag Day, a federal holiday, because the Continental Congress adopted the first design for the American flag on June 14th, 1777. It's also an occasion to properly dispose of worn-out flags. Kevin Coleman reports.
American Legion Post 62 conducts a ceremony in their back parking lot. Mike Holz, Regular Legion Commander, says the public is welcome at 4:45 every June 14th at 53 West Main Street in Chillicothe.
He says the regimented ceremony involves scripted speech, a dignified burning of unserviceable flags, and a volley by the Ross County Veterans Honor guard to salute the ceremony.
Post 62 accepts unserviceable flags at all times in their sidewalk mailbox.
Hear Kevin's interview with Holz, and read about Flag Day, below.
Kevin Coleman covers local government and culture for iHeart Media Southern Ohio. For stories or questions, contact the iHeart Southern Ohio Newsroom or Kevin Coleman