Members of American Legion Post 103 present flags for disposal in this undated photo taken at Gilchrist Park in Punta Gorda. American flags that have become too shabby for display are burned in respectful ceremonies conducted by local American Legion posts or Boy Scout troops.

This photo shows members of American Legion Post 103 presenting worn flags for a disposal ceremony at Gilchrist Park in Punta Gorda. American flags that have become too shabby for display are burned. The American Legion and the Boys Scouts of America both conduct respectful flag disposal ceremonies. Legionnaires (from the left) John McCracken, J.H. Simmons, Tom Letson and Vic Moore are shown presenting flags to Post Commander Ed Weaver, at far right.

This undated photo shows members of American Legion Post 103 tending the fire bed during a flag disposal ceremony at Gilchrist Park in Punta Gorda. American flags that have become too shabby for display are disposed of by burning in respectful public ceremonies held by local American Legion posts or Boy Scout troops.l

Members of American Legion Post 103 stand by a blazing fire bed during a flag disposal ceremony at Gilchrist Park in Punta Gorda. American flags that have become too shabby for display are burned in respectful public ceremonies conducted by local American Legion posts or Boy Scout troops.

This undated photo shows members of American Legion Post 103 burning American flags in a disposal ceremony at Gilchrist Park in Punta Gorda.

This undated photo shows member of American Legion Post 103 presenting worn flags for a disposal ceremony at Gilchrist Park in Punta Gorda. American flags that have become too shabby for display are burned. The American Legion and the Boys Scouts of American both conduct respectful flag disposal ceremonies.