Bates County, MO 2653

The Scouts folding the flags into the traditional 7 fold triangle prior to the Ceremony

Just some of the flags prior to the Retirement Ceremony

The Scouts who attended

Scouts camped out overnight, continuing the Ceremony until 2:00 a.m.

Boy Scouts preparing the fire traditionally with flints and dried grass

A Wonderful rendition of Taps.

Adrian Boy Scouts preparing the fire

Brownie Leader Kathy Henderson in a moment of reverence prior to depositing her flag into the cauldron.

Terry Agnew after depositing his flag into the cauldron.

Scouts with their Flags in preparation for the Ceremony

Allen Porter adding his flag to the cauldron

Larger view of cauldron

Flag Cauldron