Local scouts placed flags on 60,000 veterans' graves to honor their service
Local scouts placed flags on 60,000 veterans' graves to honor their service
Local scouts placed flags on 60,000 veterans' graves to honor their service
Local scouts placed flags on 60,000 veterans' graves to honor their service
Local scouts placed flags on 60,000 veterans' graves to honor their service
Local scouts placed flags on 60,000 veterans' graves to honor their service
Local scouts placed flags on 60,000 veterans' graves to honor their service
Local Scouts, leaders, and parents placed more than 60,000 American flags across the Chattanooga area in honor of Memorial Day. From Cleveland, Ringgold, Tracy City, Soddy Daisy, all the way to the Chattanooga National Cemetery – Scouts put in the work to honor veterans and our nation.
Scouting America, Cherokee Area Council honored local Medal of Honor recipient, Captain Larry Taylor, on this year’s patch marking the occasion. These commemorative patches were provided by event partner Elks Lodge 91 of Chattanooga.
“We are honored to serve these local heroes once again this year,” said Greg Lee, volunteer Vice President of Program for the Cherokee Area Council.
Jared Pickens, Scout Executive/CEO of the Cherokee Area Council said of the events, “It is truly incredible to see this service provided to our community by these young people. This is a fantastic learning experience for our Scouts – to respect the service of those laid to rest in these sacred places.”