Thursday, May 24th, 2012 the United States flag was retired at Scottsboro's City Hall. Members of VFW Post 6073 and American Legion Post 30 participated in a flag lowering and posting ceremony. VFW Post 6073 presented a new flag to Mayor Melton Potter. The previous flag had become tattered due to strong winds. Long wave the Stars and Stripes
Members of VFW Post 6073 and American Legion Post 30 participate in the Scottsboro City Hall Flag lowering and posting ceremony.
Members of VFW Post 6073 present Mayor Potter with the new flag.
Members of VFW Post 6073 and the Scottsboro Police Chief participate in retiring Old Glory.
"The annual Flag Retirement Ceremony will be held Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 10 a.m. at the Jackson County Fairgrounds sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 220 and Troop 18, American Legion Post 30, VFW Post 6073 and the Scottsboro Fire Department. Scottsboro City Council president Matthew Hodges will serve as Master of Ceremony for the event. Jack Livingston will be the guest speaker. If you have a soiled or damaged American Flag or for more information contact Gordon Hodges at 256-575-9012."
