GET INVOLVED Flags for Veterans' Cemetery on Memorial Day

SGM Matthew Quick — Sat, 16 May 2015 22:24:12 -0400

In observance of Memorial Day, many people visit cemeteries and memorials, and volunteers often place American flags on each grave site at national cemeteries.

Do you know of any local organization/efforts to place flags at each veterans' grave sites? **SHARE THE INFORMATION FOR OTHERS**

I know Arlington National Cemetery's 'Flags In" is conducted by the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and I volunteered in last year's flags in at Fort Bliss. Any where else?

Response by Col Private RallyPoint Member made May 16 at 2015 10:31 PM

Col Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 16 May 2015 22:31:09 -0400

This an awesome tradition that I plan to start doing!

Response by SFC Robert Wheeler made May 16 at 2015 10:34 PM

SFC Robert Wheeler — Sat, 16 May 2015 22:34:51 -0400

Just about every community in my area places flags on veterans graves. Our local American Legion post takes care of at least two communities.

Response by SGM Matthew Quick made May 16 at 2015 10:34 PM

SGM Matthew Quick — Sat, 16 May 2015 22:34:32 -0400

Veterans Affairs National Cemeteries

The Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) National Cemetery Administration maintains 131 national cemeteries in 40 states (and Puerto Rico) as well as 33 soldier's lots and monument sites. Please note that there is not a VA national cemetery in every state.
http://www.cem.va.gov/cem/cems/listcem.asp

Veterans Affairs State Veterans Cemeteries

Many states have established state veterans cemeteries.
http://www.cem.va.gov/cem/grants/veterans_cemeteries.asp

Response by SGM Matthew Quick made May 16 at 2015 10:36 PM

SGM Matthew Quick — Sat, 16 May 2015 22:36:58 -0400

**Volunteering with the National Cemetery Administration**

There are many ways to serve your country. Honor and remember the veterans who gave us so much. Here are some of the many ways to volunteer with the National Cemetery Administration.

http://www.cem.va.gov/cem/VolunteerNCA.asp

Response by PO1 John Miller made May 16 at 2015 10:52 PM

PO1 John Miller — Sat, 16 May 2015 22:52:28 -0400

I haven't heard of anything in my area yet, but I ride with the Patriot Guard Riders in Tucson and I'm sure they have something planned.

Response by Kim Bolen RN CCM ACM made May 19 at 2016 4:59 PM

Kim Bolen RN CCM ACM — Thu, 19 May 2016 16:59:18 -0400

Did this every year with my Marine Corp Mother! But never at the National Cemetery.
Now I do it for her at our local Veterans Cemetery, where she waits for her battle buddy.
Sempre Fi

**GET INVOLVED** Flags for Veterans' Cemetery on Memorial Day

**GET INVOLVED** Flags for Veterans' Cemetery on Memorial Day

Response by Col Private RallyPoint Member made May 16 at 2015 10:31 PM

Response by SFC Robert Wheeler made May 16 at 2015 10:34 PM

Response by SGM Matthew Quick made May 16 at 2015 10:34 PM

Response by SGM Matthew Quick made May 16 at 2015 10:36 PM

Response by PO1 John Miller made May 16 at 2015 10:52 PM

Response by Kim Bolen RN CCM ACM made May 19 at 2016 4:59 PM

GET INVOLVED Flags for Veterans' Cemetery on Memorial Day

GET INVOLVED Flags for Veterans' Cemetery on Memorial Day