The American Legion Post 328 in Morrison, IL, maintains a Flag Drop Box, for U. S. Flags that have served their useful purpose. This includes tattered, faded, ripped, stained, or torn flags. Other flags (POW/MIA, Illinois, etc.) that are retired may also be turned in.
Collected flags will be burned during Post 328’s annual U. S. Flag Retirement Ceremony, held Sunday, September 24, 2023, at Veterans Memorial Park, on High Street. It begins at 12:30 p.m. The ceremony includes several readings, rifle volleys, and “Taps.”
Deposit old flags in the box outside the Post, 306 E. Main Street. It was purchased with donated money for Funeral Honors Services performed by Post 328. Donations bequeathed or donated by the fallen veterans’ families are utilized to support uniform maintenance, upkeep, and such appropriate things as a flag drop box. Periodically, the Post burns funeral flags as a tribute to a family member.
Additionally, Post 328 sells new 3′ x 5′ U. S. Flags for $25. To purchase a flag or present one as a gift, please contact Commander Larry Zuidema at 815-499-5245 or Sergeant-at-Arms Jerry Brearton at 717-814-8844. Assistance in installing or displaying a flag is available from Legionnaires, as well.