JES Collects Worn, Tattered American Flags in Honor of Flag Day

JES Foundation Repair partners with local Boy Scout Troop to properly retire worn, faded American Flags.

2013-04-21

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, April 21, 2013 (Press-News.org) What:
JES, the region's leading foundation repair, moisture management and waterproofing company is accepting worn, tattered and faded flags for proper retirement in honor of Flag Day on June 14th. The flags will be retired by a local Boy Scout Troop during a flag retirement ceremony in the Fall.

The flag retirement the ceremony involves a Color Guard which brings the troops to attention and then recites the poem "Hello, Remember Me?" The troops salute the flag as it's retired in a controlled campfire.

Why:
According to Chapter 10, Section 176 of the United States Code: "The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably burning."

Veteran organizations, the Girls Scouts and the Boy Scouts all have their own ceremonial renditions for retiring the American flag. However, according to Bob Fletcher and Dave Timmerman, Scoutmasters for Virginia Beach Troop 362, the most important and common aspect of all these ceremonies is "respect" for the flags being retired. Fletcher also states, "It is important to explain to younger children that a flag being burned by a demonstrator is different than one being retired with honor and dignity."

When:
American flags will be collected from May 1, 2013 through June 30, 2013 from 8 AM - 5 PM Monday thru Friday.

Where:
American Flag Collection Sites:
JES Hampton Roads
569 Central Dr.
Virginia Beach, VA 23454

JES Chester
2410 Southland Dr.
Chester, VA 23831

JES Manassas
11108 Industrial Rd.
Manassas, VA 20109

Speaking Opportunity:
Stella Waltz, co-owner of JES is an expert in flag etiquette and history, having learned from father, a retired Chief Petty Officer and WWII veteran. Stella has traveled across Virginia to speak with schools, Civic Leagues and other associations about the importance of treating the flag with respect and honor.

Stella Waltz is available to speak at schools, civic organizations and associations upon request.

JES is a structural engineering solutions firm specializing in residential and commercial foundation repair, basement waterproofing systems, and crawl space moisture control systems. For more information contact us at 877-JES-WORK or at http://www.jeswork.com.

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