Help Decorate Veterans' Graves for Memorial Day

FRAMINGHAM, MA - Volunteers are needed to help honor veterans by decorating their graves for Memorial Day.

Every year the Framingham Veterans Services mark the graves of U.S. veterans with American flags. This year Framingham cemeteries will be adorned with over 5,000 flags.

On Saturday, May 14 at 9 a.m. volunteers are needed to help place 2,800 flags in historic Edgell Grove Cemetery.

"Edgell Grove is a Historical Landmark because of its unique design. As a result of the design we need a lot of youth with enthusiasm to tackle this large Cemetery," the town wrote in an announcement.

Veterans Services will try to make sure every veteran's grave has a flag but if they've missed someone ask for a flag from the cemetery superintendent or go to the veterans service office room B-11 in the Memorial Building.

Flags are placed on the left side (flag’s own right) of the front of the plot’s headstone to allow cemetery staff to mow and maintain the land.

The rain date is May 21. For questions please call Framingham Veteran Service 508-532-5515.