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Permanent Flag Retirement


With respect we raise and proudly fly the flag of the United States of America as a symbol of our freedom. With respect we salute those who gave their life to secure that freedom. With respect we salute those that are currently serving our country at home and abroad, who look to our flag as a reminder to why they serve. And, when our flag gets old and worn and needs to be permanently retired, we again proudly salute it for the service it has shown. On March 12th, 2005 Troop 542 permanently retired two flags that have served our country well.

 Mr. Cash gave us a brief history of our flag and what it means to us as Americans.

Prepare the flag for presentation.

Present the flag.
Scouts salute.

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible,
with Liberty and Justice for all.

The only sound...

was the crackle of the fire.

Present the second flag.
Scout salute.

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible,
with Liberty and Justice for all.

With our deepest respect, we permanently retire these two symbols of our great country.

Scouts and audience...dismissed.

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