sm1mex Posted September 1, 2022 Report Share Posted September 1, 2022 Where to dispose an old faded Mexican flag? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natasha Posted September 1, 2022 Report Share Posted September 1, 2022 Good question. I'd like to know too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sm1mex Posted September 1, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2022 TOB suggested American legion. I don’t pass by there to often but hopefully I can drop it off if someone will take it and know what to do with it. All flags should be respected and disposed of with respect. Mexican flag is my flag that I honor and respect but it has seen it’s day flying in the sun. Time to buy a new one and a good time with Independence Day and flags everywhere. Any other proper flag disposal protocol appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jim Bowie Posted September 2, 2022 Report Share Posted September 2, 2022 1 hour ago, sm1mex said: TOB suggested American legion. I don’t pass by there to often but hopefully I can drop it off if someone will take it and know what to do with it. All flags should be respected and disposed of with respect. Mexican flag is my flag that I honor and respect but it has seen it’s day flying in the sun. Time to buy a new one and a good time with Independence Day and flags everywhere. Any other proper flag disposal protocol appreciated. According to the Mexican Emblem, Flag and Hymn law, burning the flag is the correct way to dispose of a damaged or old flag but it should be done with respect. If it is not done respectfully or it's not a damaged flag, burning it will get you fined with the equivalent of 250 days of minimum wage (around $1,000 USD)and can get you 35 days of jail time. Suggest you let someone show you how to use "google", it really is VERY simple. I just "googled" this "how to dispose of an old Mexican flag" and guess what I found? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sm1mex Posted September 2, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2022 What 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stream Posted September 2, 2022 Report Share Posted September 2, 2022 Give it to some army guys. A little damage isn't going to bother them when hanging it on a wall or flying it. I've seen those guys eat with their hands and even dig with their hands ewwwww Savages I tell ya, they're all savages no matter what country they are from Ya give it to some army guys. My bet is it will give some of them a smile and maybe a fun fight over it at some point. The flag could end up being prized on some guys man cave being blessed with companions watching football championships every year. Giving it to an American Legion isn't what a Mexican patriot would consider appropriate. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyjillin Posted September 3, 2022 Report Share Posted September 3, 2022 Just fly it! A little wear and even lot is no big deal. When I was at my cabin in Montana July 1 and 4, I flew my pre 1948 Canadian flag and the 48 state,which obviously weren't like new. Change yer mind set from imaculate[sic] to used and still useful-EH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sm1mex Posted September 4, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2022 Too torn to fly. It has braved the sun and rain but now time to retire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibarra Posted September 4, 2022 Report Share Posted September 4, 2022 You can do a search and see that the American Legion "retire" flags properly and with respect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InChapala1 Posted September 4, 2022 Report Share Posted September 4, 2022 Here's a link to the protocols, in Spanish, but you could copy-paste to an online translator: http://www.hgo.sep.gob.mx/content/convocatorias/estrategiaHEH/ANEXO_12_PROTOCOLO_INCINERACION_Y_ABANDERAMIENTO.pdf The Legion no doubt follows protocols for the U.S. flag. I'd assume the Chapala gov't offices (the Mayor's office) follows protocols for the Mexican flag, so perhaps drop it off at the Mayor's office. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natasha Posted September 4, 2022 Report Share Posted September 4, 2022 That's really quite interesting to read, but IMO it applies more to a flag that has been in service (military etc) since there's a very long and detailed ceremony involed. I suspect asking at Chapala, San Antonio, or AJijic delegation offices to see if they would accept is one's best move... and I will do it for ours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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