160911-N-NY430-091 [Image 485 of 489]

09.11.2016

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Kristopher Haley 

U.S. Navy           

160911-N-NY430-091 SASEBO, Japan (Sept. 11, 2016) Commander, U.S. Fleet Activities Sasebo Chief Petty Officer Selectee Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Gene Haayer bows his head for the closing prayer during a flag retirement and 9/11 remembrance ceremony. When a U.S. flag becomes worn, torn, faded, or badly soiled, the flag should be retired with the dignity and respect befitting it. The traditional method is to cut the flag into pieces; separating the 13 stripes from canton and incinerating them separately in a respectful manner. The 9/11 ceremony honored those that lost their lives in the terrorist attacks. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kristopher S. Haley/Released)

• Date Taken: 09.11.2016
• Date Posted: 09.13.2016 00:26
• Photo ID: 2849317
• VIRIN: 160911-N-NY430-091
• Resolution: 3132x2237
• Size: 1.11 MB