Goal is to place American flags on veterans’ graves in 15+ cemeteries
Last year the Wake Forest veterans’ organizations and friends placed over 1,500 flags on the graves of fallen veterans’ graves in more than 15 local cemeteries before the Memorial Day remembrances.
In 2020 the goal is the same, but there are fears that volunteers will be reluctant because of the coronavirus pandemic. However, organizers like Rich Heroux are forging ahead optimistically.
They are asking volunteers to meet Saturday, May 23, at 8 a.m. at the American Legion Hall, 225 East Holding Avenue in Wake Forest.
Heroux wrote: “Everyone is invited to help in this endeavor because of the enormity of the project and the complexity of OVID-19 pandemic where social distancing, wearing of gloves and masks are requested. Groups will be established and flags distributed to each group depending on the size of the cemetery assigned. Contact Rich Heroux at rheroux1@nc.rr.com or phone (919) 494-2707. Coffee, doughnuts and rest rooms will be available.
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