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Veterans, volunteers place flags on graves for Memorial Day


Post 8466, of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, along with veteran and civic groups, placed an American flag in front of more than 1,200 veteran graves in more than 15 cemeteries in Wake Forest and surrounding areas. A number of civic organizations, Scout troops and neighbors helped in the effort. A group photo was taken in front of the American Legion building in Wake Forest. The flag decoration usually takes two to three hours, depending on the number of volunteers. Contributed photo