U.S. flag retirement box available in Jackson, Mo. A flag retirement box has been placed in the main lobby of the Cape Girardeau County Administration Building in Jackson. (Source: Mary Rominger) By Marsha Heller | February 22, 2021 at 9:43 AM CST - Updated February 22 at 9:43 AM
JACKSON, Mo. (KFVS) - Worn, torn and damaged United States flags can be properly disposed of in Cape Girardeau County.
A flag retirement box has been placed in the main lobby of the Cape Girardeau County Administration Building in Jackson.
“This centrally-located drop-off provides convenience while respecting our national symbol,” said Cape Girardeau County Associate Commissioner Charlie Herbst. “The county is proud to help our citizens to respect our nation while disposing of old or worn out flags.”
Press Release:
Governor Roy Cooper today ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be flown at half-staff to honor the service of United States Capitol Police Officers Brian D. Sicknick and Howard Liebengood, who died following the attack on the U.S. Capitol last Wednesday. Flags should be lowered immediately and remain at half-staff through sunset on Wednesday, January 13, 2021.
The attack on our democracy in the nation s Capitol continues to weigh heavily on our minds as we mourn the deaths of Officer Sicknick and Officer Liebengood, whose brave service saved lives last Wednesday, Governor Cooper said.