Preparing for Memorial Day

Thanks to the Knights of Columbus, Oak Hill Cemetery will be ready for Memorial Day.

Monday, May 19, 2008

Photo by: Dan Lassiter

Justin Filter, a memebr of Boy Scout Troop 516 of Janesville, places a flag on the grave of a veteran at Oak Hill Cemetery over the weekend. The scouts were among volunteers who are helping to get the cemetery ready for Memorial Day ceremonies. » Order a reprint of this photo

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CitizenX
May 19, 2008 at 2:39 p.m.
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I am surprised to see this image. The one like this last year (with the flag touching the ground) sparked quite the uproar (intentional?). What the Boy Scout troops are doing is a wonderful service, and a nice way to remember heroes.

Ruthey12
May 19, 2008 at 10:15 a.m.
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This project is a great idea for teaching the importance of Memorial Day. Nice job Boys!

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