Winnebago Co Residents Can Retire Worn American Flags During National Flag Week
Winnebago County officials are encouraging residents to respectfully retire worn American flags during a special collection event held in Rockford during National Flag Week.
Community Effort Honors a Symbol of the Nation
Residents across Winnebago County will have an opportunity to properly retire worn and damaged American flags as part of a special community initiative.
The Winnebago County Clerk's Office is partnering with the Veterans Memorial Hall and Museum to collect unserviceable flags from Monday, June 15, through Thursday, June 18.
Collection sites will be available at the Winnebago County Clerk's Office, located at 404 Elm Street, and Veterans Memorial Hall and Museum at 211 N. Main Street in Rockford.
Preserving Respect for the American Flag
The collection coincides with National Flag Week, observed during the week of June 14. While Flag Day is not recognized as a federal holiday, the annual observance encourages Americans to reflect on the history, significance, and symbolism of the United States flag.
Winnebago County Clerk Lori Gummow said the American flag remains one of the nation's most important symbols and deserves respectful treatment throughout to lifespan.
When a flag becomes worn or damaged and can no longer appropriately serve as a symbol of the United States, it should be retired in a dignified manner. -Winnebago County Clerk Lori Gummow
Residents who bring a flag for retirement will receive a free 8 by 12 inch American flag while supplies last.
County officials encourage anyone with tattered, faded, or otherwise unserviceable flags to take advantage of the program and ensure the flags are retired with the respect and dignity they deserve.
Collected flags will be handled by Scott Lewandowski, director of Veterans Memorial Hall and Museum, who coordinates the proper retirement and disposal process.
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