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County MUA holds flag retirement

| 16 Jun 2015 | 02:01
    SCMUA recycle center collected 720 pounds of retired American flags from businesses and residents.
    SCMUA recycle center collected 720 pounds of retired American flags from businesses and residents.
    Reenee Casapulla, Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority with Derek and Kevein Cooke, owners of Abbey Glen, holding grommit remains incased with a flag from last years Retired American Flag Ceremony.
    Reenee Casapulla, Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority with Derek and Kevein Cooke, owners of Abbey Glen, holding grommit remains incased with a flag from last years Retired American Flag Ceremony.
    An American flag with thr remaining grommits from last years Retired American Flag Ceremony.
    An American flag with thr remaining grommits from last years Retired American Flag Ceremony.
    Derek and Kevin Cooke, owners of Abbey Glen, were presented with a flag encased in a frame with all the grommits that were left in the ashes from last year's American flag retirement ceremony.It was presented by Reenee Casapulla, whose husband made the box.
    Derek and Kevin Cooke, owners of Abbey Glen, were presented with a flag encased in a frame with all the grommits that were left in the ashes from last year's American flag retirement ceremony.It was presented by Reenee Casapulla, whose husband made the box.
    County MUA holds flag retirement

LAFAYETTE — The Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority held a flag retirement ceremony at Abbey Glen in Lafayette on Monday.

About 720 pounds of retired American Flags were collected from residents and businesses.

Derek and Kevin Cooke, the owners of Abbey Glen stated that they opened in 1982, this is the second year to hold the Retired American Flag Ceremony. They also are the only facility in the state licensed to perform retired flag cremation.

Some flags are made from natural fibers and some from synthetics, which are toxic to burn. Abbey Glen is allowed to burn one thousand pounds annually under their license. The ashes will be interred at the Veterans Cemetery in Lafayette.

William Hank, Chaplain for Post 213 started the services with a prayer. Brian Keenan of Andover, County Commander, also participated in the ceremony.

— Photos by Gale Miko