For those who dont know #BurningTheFlag can actually be a patriotic event because it is the only way to truly retire it. Here is a quick how to guide

Step 1- Cut the stars from the stripes

Step 2- Burn each separately

If given the proper reverence the burning of the flag is more of a funeral then just the discarding of something that is used and worn.

When I look at the American flag it always moves me because under that flag I have been given the freedom to be the man whom I choose to be and whenever I see old glory doing the finest pole dance in the world it takes me back to when I was in Fallujah losing brothers. I went into a Trak vehicle #YutYat and I saw the flag and it reminded me of why I was there and I felt connected to all the men who fought under it. The American flag gave me strength and purpose in that hour of darkness and question.

In contrast of how I choose to revere and treat this symbol of freedom. I choose to view any burning of the flag as an act of Patriotism because even when done in protest that flag gives those people the freedom to disrespect it. Where else in the world can you burn the standard of your nation and not be incarcerated or worse.

So today I morn the flag that has died but it will give birth to a new flag that will fly with #BaldEagles and #FreeMen

#GodBlessAmerica