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putting out flags for Memorial Day
Cornflk1
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Getting ready with a couple of friends to place flags today. We go to obscure , forgotten cemetarys, ones that are overgrown and hunt for veterans that where their familys have long gone.
Most of the graves are the War of Northern Aggression , they are easiest to find, they have the government issued stones, but there are a couple of Spanish American and WW1.
If the WW2 vets have some sort of designation we obviously place flags there also, but we miss a lot where we just don't know if that person was a vet or not. The cemetery records have been lost.
Most of the graves are the War of Northern Aggression , they are easiest to find, they have the government issued stones, but there are a couple of Spanish American and WW1.
If the WW2 vets have some sort of designation we obviously place flags there also, but we miss a lot where we just don't know if that person was a vet or not. The cemetery records have been lost.
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Do you go back and pick up the flags or . . . . . . ?
Well that is a thoughtful and patriotic endeavor.
indeed
This is the first year I have missed in helping in the last 15 years due to food poisoning.
Decorating veteran's graves on Memorial Day is something that should be done - either by family or someone else. You are doing a very noble deed.
Do you go back and pick up the flags or . . . . . . ?
No, I'm sorry to say that we do leave them and remove the old flags the next year. If we don't its almost impossible to find some of the graves again. I still think that some recogination none better than none. Most of the old flags are faded, but they still old a signifance.
Pray for the dead and the dead will pray for you.
quote:Originally posted by US Military Guy
Decorating veteran's graves on Memorial Day is something that should be done - either by family or someone else. You are doing a very noble deed.
Do you go back and pick up the flags or . . . . . . ?
No, I'm sorry to say that we do leave them and remove the old flags the next year. If we don't its almost impossible to find some of the graves again. I still think that some recogination none better than none. Most of the old flags are faded, but they still old a signifance.
Thank you for your honest and direct answer.
I understand your reasoning - and do not disagree with your logic.
I believe you understand the intent of my question, but it sounds like you know - sometimes - you can't always do the "right" thing.
You are a good person. Thank you!
I salute you sir!
While I'm no vet... I Thank you for your thoughtfulness!
A very kind and generous endeavor for sure.
I'm positive the vets who you've acknowledged would much appreciate your actions!
Great JOB! You make me proud. [^]