Nearly 2,000 American flags were placed on the graves of servicemen and women Saturday morning in preparation for the Memorial Day weekend.
That work was quickly handled by over 50 volunteers from the VFW, Boy and Cub Scouts, high school and dedicated individuals.
Those helping to place the flags were:
Jordan Hart, Riley Padgett, Austin Bullard, Isaiah Romero, Jonah Flents, Tyler Rogers, Eldon Overson, Darrell Barnett, Zack Hawkins, Marle Hawkins, Bruce Hawkins, Grant Hawkins, Alex Barron, Dustin Hanson, Wyatt Hanson, Levi Hanson, Jim Nolen, Joenna Nolen, Emily Followill, Paige Followill, Bobby Sallee, Bill Goodner, Verna Goodner, Hugh Jackson, Donnie McKay, Bill Marler, Janet Tolbert, Tony Gustin, Bryan Dodson, Marl Guy, Autumnlea Guy, John Howel, Neal Followill, Bruce Stewart, Brandy Cunningham, Gabrielle Smart, Zack Hawkins, Grant Hawkins, Bryce Hawkins, Marie Hawkins, Alex Barron, Bob Sass, Ryan Madishin, Conner Davis, Tony Gustin, Jakob White, Tate Wisdom, Scott Okerson, Andrew Morris.
While these flags were being placed at Westlawn, more flags were put on graves in Salem, Wilson and New Sonora cemeteries by Truman O'Dell and Denny Hold.
The Memorial Day service will be held at the veterans section at Westlawn at 10 a.m. Monday morning.
