Retired American flags being collected
June 02, 2025
HSHS St. Francis Hospital is collecting worn and faded American flags through Thursday, June 12 in honor of Flag Day. The collected flags will be disposed of in a proper flag retirement ceremony.
The community is invited to drop off their worn flags in the box at the main entrance of HSHS St. Francis Hospital on weekdays from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. through June 12.
Coordinator of Mission Integration Lorrie Hayden shared, “We think it's important to offer a drop-off location for flags each year. Many people know they need to be respectfully disposed of but just aren't sure where to take them. These drop-off spots are convenient and available to the general public for several weeks each year."
The community is invited to drop off their worn flags in the box at the main entrance of HSHS St. Francis Hospital on weekdays from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. through June 12.
Coordinator of Mission Integration Lorrie Hayden shared, “We think it's important to offer a drop-off location for flags each year. Many people know they need to be respectfully disposed of but just aren't sure where to take them. These drop-off spots are convenient and available to the general public for several weeks each year."
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