By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism.
Girls Scouts honor vets, country with flag ceremony
Girl scouts pic1
Local Girl Scouts cut the stripes of an American flag during a ceremony on Monday. - photo by NANCY ANGEL / The Journal

When an American flag becomes worn, torn, faded or soiled it must be retired in a burning ceremony. Local Girl Scouts provided this service for an American flag being retired at Turlock Fire Station No. 2 on Monday.

First the flag was stretched out and then each stripe was cut, leaving the blue star field intact. While the sections of the flag were placed into a barrel containing a wood fire, the scouts recited what each part of the flag represents.

The Girl Scouts then held a vigil over the fire until the flag remnants were destroyed.

“Retiring a flag is the perfect way to honor our veterans,” said Girl Scouts Service Unit Manager Julie Davis.  “The American people have stayed true to the values that the flag represents and we are honored to be a part of this ceremony.”

Story ends for Lightly Used Books
Lightly used books
Jenni Brannon, owner of Lightly Used Books, and her daughter Skylei display one of the many James Patterson books available for sale at the Turlock shop in December 2023 (Journal file photo).
After five years as owner of Lightly Used Books in downtown Turlock, Jenni Brannon has made the decision to close the second-hand bookstore.
Would you like to keep reading?
You have 2 free views remaining. Use one of your views to read more.