Flag Retirement Box Plans

We have emptied the box many times and have properly retired hundreds of flags of all sizes since we installed the box.

Flag retirement box plans.

Respect for the american flag extends beyond pledges of allegiance. In june members of the order will meet in. Flag case and certificate frames todd flag drop bo mn vfw military funeral flag urns chet s air force shadow box the wood flag display cases holders. When folded into the traditional triangular shape a 5 x 9 6 burial flag measures roughly 11 tall and 22 across the base.

Naco is honored to help counties ensure our nation s banner receives a proper retirement through the naco flag retirement program. Over the course of the program we ve distributed 700 flag boxes to more than 550 counties across the country. Rather than fold it up in a box a flag case like the one built here can become the perfect honored resting place for a treasured family heirloom. Cutting the steep 22 1 2 miters.

Remember start with scrap wood and test the fit of your folded flag. By tania sari january 22 2019. The elevation drawing at right shows you the formula to use to decide on your box dimensions. It s not a new idea for an eagle scout project as seen here on the boys life eagle project showcase.

Naco member exclusive benefit u s. Flag code and proper flag care etiquette and disposal. When it is time for a flag to stop flying it still must be removed and stored with honor. Flag retirement box plans.

I have been contacted by a few organizations about the box after submitting a picture to the ohio american legion news. On each side of the box information boards inform visitors of the u s. The big collection of flag retirement ceremonies openings for flag retirements general opening 1 this opening may be combined with a retirement ceremony below. In practice a little length and width for the flag are lost in the folds and a nice fitting flag case often will measure 21 5 x 10 75.

Flag disposal box thank you for your interest in caring for the american flag. Keep your retired american flag stored properly and neatly with this diy flag display case. Residents could drop off their flags in the box and scouts could later pick them up and retire them. We are 100 satisfied with the purchase of our flag retirement drop box.

To help people in his community life scout chip gaddis of troop 511 in medina ohio decided to build a flag retirement box. We are drawn here together in the sight of god to pay our last respects to this symbol of our great nation america the land of the free and the home of the brave.