Retiring a US Flag - An Honorable Process

by Jerry Herbst
(South Wales, Jeffersonton, VA)

Dear South Wales Residents,
I believe most of us look forward to our own individual retirement, but today I’d like to talk about honoring one of our nation’s greatest symbol, the Flag of the United States of America, and how it is properly retired.

In fact, I’d like to introduce you all to Taylor Mattison, a member of local BSA Troop 550, a Life Scout, who is working on the last elements of his Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project. I’ve personally known Taylor for about 6 years, and he is an excellent example of the development of an outstanding young man, a National Honor Society member at Culpeper High School, and the Senior Patrol Leader of Troop 550.

Taylor’s Eagle Leadership Service Project is best explained in the attachment to this e-mail which I hope you all will take a moment to read. He, and other members of our Troop, will be in the South Wales community this coming weekend, to collect flags that need to be honored, and any donations you may wish to make in helping Taylor complete his project.

As always, I deeply appreciate your continued support of the local Boy and Cub Scouting program in our area
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Yours in Scouting,
Jerry Herbst, ASM
Troop 550 at Verdun Adventure Bound