Ind. Code ch. 1-1-14.5

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Ind. Code § 1-1-14.5-1 Honor and Remember flag; meaning

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "Honor and Remember flag" means the Honor and Remember, Inc., flag. As added by P.L.97-2020, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 1-1-14.5-2 Honor and Remember flag as a symbol to honor armed forces members who lost their lives in service

Sec. 2. The Honor and Remember flag is designated as the symbol of our state's concern and commitment to honor and remember the lives of all members of the United States armed forces who lost their lives while serving or as a result of service in the armed forces of the United States and their families. As added by P.L.97-2020, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 1-1-14.5-3 Symbolism of the Honor and Remember flag

Sec. 3. The symbolism of the Honor and Remember flag is as follows: (1) The red field represents the blood spilled by brave men and women in America's military throughout our history, who willingly gave their lives so that we all would remain free. (2) The white border beneath and surrounding the gold star recognizes the purity of that sacrifice. There is no greater price an American can pay than to give his or her life in service to our country. (3) The blue star represents active service in military conflict. This symbol originated in World War I, but on this flag it signifies service through all generations from the American Revolution to present day. (4) The gold star signifies the ultimate sacrifice as a warrior in active service who will not return home. The gold color reflects the value of the life given. (5) The folded flag signifies the final tribute to an individual life that a family sacrificed and gave to the nation. (6) The flame is an eternal reminder of the spirit that has departed this life yet burns on in the memory of all who knew and loved the fallen hero. As added by P.L.97-2020, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 1-1-14.5-4 Display of the Honor and Remember flag at state office buildings and veterans' cemeteries; annual display in May

Sec. 4. The Honor and Remember flag may be displayed at: (1) each state office building; (2) the Indiana state veterans' cemetery established by IC 10-17-11-4; and (3) each veterans cemetery managed by the Indiana department of veterans' affairs; and at all levels of government during the entire month of May annually. As added by P.L.97-2020, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 1-1-14.5-5 Display of the Honor and Remember flag at any time

Sec. 5. The Honor and Remember flag may be displayed at any of the entities listed in section 4 of this chapter at any time. As added by P.L.97-2020, SEC.1.

Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://iga.in.gov/laws/2026/ic/titles/1Fetched: 10/17/2026