arlington national cemetery

The local M.A.N.A. group (Marines, Army, Navy, Air Force,) has been busy preparing for Memorial Day.  Volunteers placed flags on veterans graves this weekend.  Services will begin at 11:00 at Citizens Cemetery followed by lunch at the American Legion. Memorial Day was first celebrated May 30, 1868.  It was observed by placing flowers on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers during the first national celebration. Gen. James Garfield made a speech at Arlington National Cemetery, after … [Read more...] about Honoring Military on Memorial Day