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Glasgow News 1
The Disabled American Veterans chapter in Glasgow is inviting the community to a public flag retirement ceremony planned for Saturday, July 18, 2026.
The event will run from 10 to 11 a.m. at DAV headquarters, located at 1770 Cleveland Avenue, just before the Glasgow soccer complex.
The chapter has not been able to hold a flag retirement ceremony for several years because of earlier burn bans, according to Matt Mutter. In that time, Mutter said the DAV has accumulated several worn, faded and tattered American flags that now need to be disposed of in a respectful way.
The ceremony will follow the traditional method for retiring U.S. flags, which includes burning the flags and later burying the ashes. Mutter said the process is intended to show proper respect for the flag and to give community members a chance to see how retirement is supposed to be done.
Residents are encouraged to bring old or damaged flags from their homes, businesses, churches or other locations. Those flags will be added to the DAV collection and retired as part of the ceremony. Mutter also suggested the event could be a useful learning experience for students, teachers and anyone interested in flag etiquette.
To make the morning more welcoming, the DAV plans to offer refreshments during the event. Donuts and other items were donated by Sweetheart Bakery, while coffee is being donated by The Hive, along with water and juice.
They hope families, veterans and community members will come out to share fellowship and mark what they describe as a special occasion that does not happen often in Glasgow.
Key Facts
• Disabled American Veterans hosting a public flag retirement ceremony in Glasgow
• Event set for Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 10 to 11 a.m.
• Ceremony will be held at DAV headquarters, 1770 Cleveland Avenue
• Worn and tattered American flags will be retired, then ashes buried later
• Local Boy Scout troop built a burn pit and is expected to take part
• Event includes a short ceremony and community fellowship
• Refreshments donated by local businesses will be served
• Organizers say the ceremony has been delayed in recent years by burn bans
