[TVARC] TVARC Digest, Vol 39, Issue 28

Sun May 24 20:10:04 EDT 2020

The flagpole store will accept retired flags
at no charge, just drop it by their store and
they will take care of it properly.

73,
John, NP2B

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On Sun, May 24, 2020 at 11:27 PM Richard Antolick <ra77 at rantolick.net>
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> The first flag on my flagpole antenna was starting to shred and fade so I
> replaced it today.  Does anyone know of a location in or near The Villages
> where retired flags can be taken for a proper retirement?  I was thinking
> maybe a VFW post where I might also buy replacements with part of proceeds
> going to a Veterans charity or similar.
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> It is to not recommended just burn nylon flags yourself due to the
> environmental toxins given off by the materials.
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> Another option I found in a Google search is:
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>     Stretch out the corners of the flag.
>     Cut the flag in half, vertically - do not cut into the blue star field.
>     Place the two halves together and cut in half, horizontally.
>     You will have four pieces of flag, one being the blue star field and
> the other three red and white stripes.
>     Put the flag in a container and dispose of it properly.
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> Any advice from our Vets?
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>    1. FW: National Half Staff Notice Honoring Novel Coronavirus
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>    2. FW: National Half Staff Notice for Memorial Day (Rich Erlichman)
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> Subject: [TVARC] FW: National Half Staff Notice Honoring Novel
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> Proclamation on Honoring the Victims of the Novel Coronavirus Pandemic
> Issued on: May 22, 2020 Flags are at half-staff now until sunset Sunday May
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> Our Nation mourns for every life lost to the coronavirus pandemic, and we
> share in the suffering of all those who endured pain and illness from the
> outbreak.  Through our grief, America stands steadfast and united against
> the invisible enemy.  May God be with the victims of this pandemic and
> bring aid and comfort to their families and friends.  As a mark of solemn
> respect for the victims of the coronavirus pandemic, by the authority
> vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the
> laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the
> United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all
> public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and
> on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia
> and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until
> sunset, May 24, 2020.  I also direct that the flag shall be flown at
> half-staff for the same length of
>   time at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and
> other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval
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> IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-first day of
> May, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty, and of the Independence
> of the United States of America the two hundred forty-fourth.
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> Have a safe and happy holiday weekend.
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> Monday, May 25, 2020 is a half-staff from sunrise to noon in observance of
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> This national holiday is designated as a half staff day, however, it is
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> *       At sunrise, the flag - if not already on a staff lit overnight-
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> *       The flag on Memorial Day should only remain at half staff until
> noon, at which time the flag should then be raised to full staff until
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John Ellis         (NP2B)
1149 Mockingbird Lane
The Villages, FL 32163

telephone 352 633-2910
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