“Patriotism is alive and well”: Legion respectfully burns Old Glory for Flag Day

By Michael d’Oliveira | Editor | The New Pelican | JUNE 16, 2023

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Pompano Beach – An American flag was burned here Wednesday, but not out of hatred or protest.

Veterans at American Legion Post 142 retired a small American flag on Flag Day by burning it in a respectful ceremony, as recommended by the U.S. Flag Code. <snipped>