Members of all three veteran organizations and the American Legion Auxiliary gathered at the Legion Home on Holding Avenue early Saturday morning, May 23, 2020, to organize the distribution of American flags on the graves of departed service members.
In addition, a large number of Boy Scouts of America were also on hand to assist in this effort.
In all, the graves of over 1,500 veterans in 17 area cemeteries in Wake Forest, Youngsville, Louisburg and Bunn were decorated to honor citizens who served their country.
Joe Csuka, Commander, of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, stated, “The turnout for this Memorial Day’s flag decoration seemed to be the best ever in spite of the complications presented by COVID-19. I want to personally thank everyone from the bottom of my heart for their exhibition of patriotism in honoring those who served our nation and have fallen asleep.”
his year’s effort marks the 15th continuous Memorial Day that the Wake Forest community honored their fallen comrades.
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