Tuesday the cub scouts came over from all three dens (along with a few neighborhood kids) to retire a flag from Tracy Rose's elementary school. It had been flown for 20 years and was weathered and dirty. It was so fun for the boys (and the adults) to see the proper way to burn a flag and learn about it. The Pledge of Allegiance is said first. Then the blue square of stars is cut out and folded.
One by one the stripes are cut out and each person receives one.
The white ones are burned first, then the red, and finally the stars. Everyone is to remain silent until the star section is completely burned.
The scouts behaved so well and were very respectful. I was proud of the citienship they portrayed. After the ceremony we grilled hot dogs and then they made smores.
3 comments:
It was a great combined den meeting and we all leaned a lot. The boys were great. They were very respectful and so quiet while the blue field of stars was being burned. You could have heard a pin drop. Thanks for letting us all invade your backyard and for a wonderful cook out after. It was great!
By the way, wouldn't you know it, Boyd thinks I look hot in my scout shirt. :)
I've heard all about this from quite a few of the boys. It must have made a huge impression on them. Wait a minute...Are you the Young Women's President or a Cub Scout leader??? Whatever you are - you are amazing!
Didn't know the scouts could be that quiet, for a few minutes I thought that I was dreaming.
Post a Comment