Members of Boy Scout Pack 11 & Cub Scout Pack 11 preparing for ceremony
Scout Master Michael Wiggins getting in position
Scout Master Ryan Archley in position
Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts displaying the first flag to be retired
The flag is moved into position for its retirement
This involves cutting each stripe from the flag one at a time
L to R Cubmaster Michael Wiggins, Jaylen Glenn,
Asst Cubmaster Kim Atchley, & Sean Griffin
Post member Dave Jacobi (USMC) deposits the
first stripe in the burn barrel
Post member Jack Wiggins (USN) deposits the
second stripe in the barrel
Post member Jack Smith (USA) deposits the
third stripe in the barrel
Cub Scout Daniel Griffin deposited a stripe in the barrel
This continued for all 13 stripes. The stripes represented each of the thirteen colonies
and they were announced in the order they ratified the Constitution.
This continued until only the canton was left
Boy Scouts Guy Henry Atchley & Anthony Wiggins are holding the canton
The canton was folded into an appropriate size to fit into the barrel
And it was deposited into the barrel
Spectators observing the ceremony
The Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts lined up to continue the ceremony for the remaining flags
