 The American flag is a common sight any time of the year, particularly in the summer. Our Josh Peterson today attended an annual flag day ceremony where he found that flag day not only a time honored tradition, but a day for learning about old glory. The colors are bold and the symbol well known. But the history and proper etiquette of the American flag is one of the reasons local Elks lodges across the country hold ceremonies like this on flag day. This is very important to the Elks and it's required that every Elks Lodge in the nation put this on to make people aware of our flag and how important it is. Elks Lodge members also see that it's a day to remember what the flag means and to reflect on the sacrifices that have been made for the country. All these flags have a very significant thing and I think it's important that we remind people of what it is. While many homes, businesses and organizations fly old glory, the flag can become weathered. Providing another reminder for the holiday. This is a significance because it's flag day. It's designated as a day to take care of the flag and honor it and render it properly. Flag day is the recommended day to do routine maintenance to your American flag. Flags like this one here that are faded, tattered and torn should be replaced and disposed of properly. We don't mind doing that and people at home can certainly do it. As long as they do it through evidence, that's all we ask. It's all the country asks. American flag replacement and maintenance can be done anytime throughout the year. The American Legion only asks that when disposing of the flag that it is done with honor and the respect that it deserves. In Bemidji, Josh Peterson, Lakeland News. American flags needing to be disposed of can be brought to any American Legion post. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.