Franklin Co Vermont Honor Detail

1000 plus wreaths this year! Thanks to all the sponsors and Volunteers, especially City Schools Cadets.

As we have for many years, the FCVTHD has had the pleasure of participating in the St. Albans Veteran’s Day celebration. It’s a great honor to do such along side our partners, and potential future service member, the SACS Cadets.

With nearly a complete new cadet corps, I see that tradition with them has not wavered. They are all very discipline and are eager to support the mission and each other

Thank you to those that attended this year’s ceremony.

Please share with all of your veteran friends. The kids work hard to make this happen.

This event is something that is coordinated by Melody Thibault, member of multiple local military organizations, every year. If you are interested in donating a Wreath, which will be placed on a veteran's grave throughout the winter, please fill out the form below.

We’re at the Swanton Car Show today. Stop by and say hello!

The 2025 Flag Day Ceremony with the St. Albans Elks.

This year was our 4th year in being asked to participate in the Elk’s Flag Day Ceremony. We are very honored to do this with them.

US Flag Retirement

A flag retirement ceremony is a dignified process to honor a worn-out or damaged American flag. It typically involves folding the flag, a salute, and either burning or burying the flag in a respectful manner. Organizations like the American Legion and St. Albans VFW, along with St. Albans City School Cadets, will conduct retirement ceremonies. This year's ceremony will be on June 11th (13th as a rain date).

You can drop flags off at either VFW Post 758 on Lake Street or the American Legion for retirement. If you are not able to do so, please follow the instructions listed.

To respectfully retire United States flags that are no longer fit for display, in accordance with the U.S. Flag Code.
Inspect the Flag:

Ensure the flag is indeed unserviceable—faded, torn, or frayed beyond repair.

Gather Materials:
A fire-safe location (preferably outdoors)
Fire pit or a metal container
Kindling or wood for burning
Tongs or gloves for handling the flag
Bucket of water or fire extinguisher for safety

Optional: Ceremonial items such as a bugle, drum, or color guard

Participants:
Assign roles if desired—narrator, color guard, or members to fold the flag.

Notes:
Do not burn synthetic flags (e.g., nylon) as they release toxic fumes. In those cases, cutting the flag into respectful parts (e.g., separating the stripes from the union) and disposing via a proper non-burning method is acceptable.

The Honor Detail is now accepting qualified relatives of veterans for membership. Qualifying relatives are a parent, sibling, Aunt, uncle grandparents or spouses of a veteran. You must be willing to attend bi-monthly meetings and attend a majority of military funerals when asked. Uniforms and training will be provided. For more information contact Shawn Benjamin at [email protected].

At the annual Rotary Home-show recruiting