Observing proper flag etiquette

Jun 11, 2023

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9301 will hand out stick flags at noon on Flag Day Wednesday, June 14 at Veterans Memorial Park, at 4th and Grover streets. Please remember to drop off your torn or faded U.S. flag at VFW Post 9301, 7011 Hannegan Road, Lynden. There is a special container located on the east side of building marked Flag Disposal.

There is also a flag drop off at the Lynden Cemetery on Front Street and at Greenwood Cemetery on Wiser Lake Road.

For inquiries or assistance call/text 360-220-5676 VFW9301.org

To assist in displaying the nation's symbol, here are a few guidelines. First, A flag displayed on a car should be fastened to the right side bumper, antenna or to the window.

Next, If displaying a flag on a wall, the blue field should be in the upper left corner and it should never touch the ground.

Also, 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.

Above all, when the flag becomes worn, please replace it. For additional flag etiquette information, visit vfw.org/Flag. Remember that the American flag has been flying for more than 245 years and will be flying for many, many years in the future. Thank you for showing your patriotic pride.