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Norwood American Legion's annual flag burning conducted

Posted 7/24/13

Pictured at front, from left, are David Butterfield, third vice president; and Treasurer John Perme. In back, from left, are Norwood Brass Firemen Director Bob Haggett, Chaplain Francis Sharlow, …

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Norwood American Legion's annual flag burning conducted

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Pictured at front, from left, are David Butterfield, third vice president; and Treasurer John Perme. In back, from left, are Norwood Brass Firemen Director Bob Haggett, Chaplain Francis Sharlow, First Vice President Robert M. Henninger, and Second Vice President Jamie Perme. Photo by Elaine A. Saarinen.

NORWOOD -- The Norwood American Legion recently held a flag burning ceremony.

American flags that were no longer usable were inspected by the first vice and second vice presidents and were deemed eligible for burning.

The respectful burning of flags that are no longer useable is the approved method of disposal.