As we near Memorial Day, where we remember those who served in our Armed forces and died in service, we take the time to honor thier memory at local cemeteries. This Monday, May 29th, over 300 American flags will create the avenue of flags at Dimond Crest Cemetery with the help of the Susanville American Legion Post 204. As the number of veterans dwindles, help from the community is needed to accomplish the honored tradition.
Volunteers and veterans will meet at 600 a.m to put out the flags and meet again at 3:30 to take them down. All are welcome who would like to help. The flags are not weather resistant Bob Tyndall, Thomas Tucker Post 204 commander, will keep the community posted if rain hinders the setting up of the flags.
For those in Plumas County who wish to participate in Memorial Day events, there will be ample opportunities.
In Indian Valley, tributes will begin at 10 am at the Greenville Cemetery, followed by a 10:30 am meeting at the Gorbet Cemetery near Mt. Hough Estates. At 11 am, you can attend a ceremony at Crescent Mills Cemetery, followed by another gathering at 11:30 am at the Taylorsville Cemetery, and finally, noon at Chico Jim Cemetery.
In Quincy, The annual Plumas County Veterans’ Memorial Ceremony is set for at 10 am. Monday, at Dame Shirley Plaza. A veteran himself. Robert Zernich, the event organizer, will deliver the opening address welcoming all veterans and their guests. There will be a flag raising by the Quincy Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3825, followed by a flag ceremony conducted by members of the Quincy Elks Lodge. You can stay and listen to speakers at the event and enjoy music.
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