Carson City will recognize Flag Day with two unique ceremonies Sunday, a formal U.S. Flag retirement in the afternoon and the official C-Hill Flag Dedication ceremony on Sunday evening.
The Carson City Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), in conjunction with the Carson City Fire Department (CCFD), will hold the formal U.S. flag retirement ceremony Sunday, June 14 at 1 p.m. at the Capitol City Regional Fire Academy, 2400 College Parkway, Carson City.
The United States Flag Code establishes advisory rules for display and care of the flag of the United States. Included in these rules is guidance regarding the proper disposal of U.S. flags which are unfit for display.
The preferred method for disposal (known as retirement) is burning.Flag Day is observed on June 14 to honor and commemorate the adoption of the American flag, which occurred on that date in 1777 by the Second Continental Congress.
At the formal U.S. flag retirement ceremony conducted by CERT and CCFD, dignitaries, veterans and other guests will witness a ceremonial burning of a U.S. flag, in honor of our country and what our flag stands for.
Mayor Lori Bagwell is the keynote speaker and well as special guest speaker, Mr. Peter Stent, Vice Chairman of the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation.
For more information, please go to www.carsoncity.gov/flag-retirement.
C-Hill Flag Dedication Ceremony on Sunday
The public is invited to celebrate the completed restoration Sunday during the official C-Hill Flag Dedication Ceremony from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 1499 McKay Drive in Carson City.
The event will feature remarks from Congressman Mark Amodei, community leaders, project partners and representatives from the C-Hill Foundation. Public parking will be available nearby and no hiking will be required.
Last week, the C-Hill Foundation announced that through a combination of financial contributions, donated materials and volunteer labor, the Nevada Builders Alliance (NBA) and several of its member companies have contributed more than $60,000 to help restore Carson City’s iconic C-Hill Flag, preserving one of the region’s most recognizable symbols of community pride and patriotism.
The restoration effort, spearheaded by the C-Hill Foundation, marks the culmination of nearly two years of fundraising, planning and volunteer work to restore the massive American flag overlooking Carson City.
See the Foundation’s website here for a list of project partners and donors.
The restoration comes at a meaningful time as communities across the nation prepare to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary, reinforcing the enduring significance of the American flag as a symbol of unity, resilience and shared values, said C-Hill Foundation President Lucia Maloney.
“This project represents what is possible when a community comes together around a shared purpose,” said C-Hill Foundation President Lucia Maloney. “We are incredibly grateful to the Nevada Builders Alliance and its member companies for their generosity, partnership and commitment to helping preserve this important Carson City landmark for future generations.”
