From Michael L. "Gunner" Furgal
Quartermaster, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Monroe Post 2312
In the past years, there has been a resurgence of patriotic pride. The U.S. flag can be seen flying everywhere to indicate a symbol of unity, to remember the men and women serving in our military and to remember those who have died for our country. Many individuals asking questions about proper flag etiquette have contacted the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), and we appreciate the questions.
To assist in displaying or nation's symbol, I would like to share a few guidelines:
n A flag displayed on a car should be fastened to the right side of the bumper, antenna or to the window.
n If displaying a flag on a wall, the blue field should be in the upper left corner and it should never touch the ground.
n When displaying an all-weather flag outdoors, 24 hours a day, there should be a light near it at night so it is not in complete darkness.
n Above all, when the flag becomes worn, please replace it.
For additional flag etiquette information, visit the VFW website at www.vfw.org or contact your local VFW Post Commander.
Please drop off your torn, faded or unserviceable flags at the Monroe VFW, 1428 17th St., Monroe.
Remember, Old Glory has been flying for more than 234 years and will be flying for many, many more years in the future. Thank you for showing your patriotic pride. God bless America.
Quartermaster, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Monroe Post 2312
In the past years, there has been a resurgence of patriotic pride. The U.S. flag can be seen flying everywhere to indicate a symbol of unity, to remember the men and women serving in our military and to remember those who have died for our country. Many individuals asking questions about proper flag etiquette have contacted the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), and we appreciate the questions.
To assist in displaying or nation's symbol, I would like to share a few guidelines:
n A flag displayed on a car should be fastened to the right side of the bumper, antenna or to the window.
n If displaying a flag on a wall, the blue field should be in the upper left corner and it should never touch the ground.
n When displaying an all-weather flag outdoors, 24 hours a day, there should be a light near it at night so it is not in complete darkness.
n Above all, when the flag becomes worn, please replace it.
For additional flag etiquette information, visit the VFW website at www.vfw.org or contact your local VFW Post Commander.
Please drop off your torn, faded or unserviceable flags at the Monroe VFW, 1428 17th St., Monroe.
Remember, Old Glory has been flying for more than 234 years and will be flying for many, many more years in the future. Thank you for showing your patriotic pride. God bless America.
