Veterans and Boy Scouts set about the task Friday afternoon of VFW Post 1216’s annual flag retirement behind the VFW . Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

Scouts line up to hand Ron Hanson a flag to burn during a retirement ceremony FRiday afternoon behind the VFW Post 1216. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

Army and Navy veteran David Blake speaks about his time in the military as well as each branch of the military during a Veteran’s Day Ceremony at Pacelli Catholic Schools. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

Chair of the Pacelli High School Social Studies Department Nick McGrath speaks during the school’s Veteran’s Day Ceremony Friday afternoon. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com