A flag retirement ceremony was held by the VFW Post 3615 and Owens Memorial Chapel and Funeral Home Tuesday on Flag Day to properly dispose of local flags. Following the protocol set forth by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, veterans retired dozens of flags turned in over the past year. Right, Stanley Freeman and District 11 Commander Philip Lawrence fold the American flag while above, volunteers Thomas “Block” Aiken and Rick Godley move the prepared flags into the pit for the burning ceremony. Leader photos by Cathi Cox-Boniol