| Title: | Maynard -- Center of the Universe |
| Notice: | Welcome to our new digs... |
| Moderator: | PRAGMA::GRIFFIN |
| Created: | Wed Aug 06 1986 |
| Last Modified: | Thu Feb 20 1997 |
| Last Successful Update: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
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If there is another not pertaining to what I am asking than by all
means move this note.
How do you go about getting a memorial marker w/flag put on a Veterians
grave? Two years ago my parents died and my Dad was a Vet. He has
the plaque which is in the ground that states what he served in, etc.
Last year when Memorial Day came around and they had the parade and the
people when to the Cemetery and put the flags in they did not leave one
on my Dad's. My brother who is friends with Jerry Burns (who takes
care of St. Bridgets Cemetery) asked Jerry and he told him that they
must has over looked him. I would like to get one for him since he
does deserve it. Does anyone know who I can contact about this. Any
information would be appreciated.
THanks,
Liz (a former Maynardian)
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| 468.1 | LANDO::CANSLER | Wed May 18 1994 13:58 | 9 | ||
you can get the flag markers from your local VFW, the American Legion
and/or the AMVETS also have markers, cost is minimal.
some post carry these some have to order. You might want to call the
town Veterans affairs officer they may have some.
regards
Bob Cansler
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| 468.2 | funeral director | CTHQ::DELUCO | Premature Grandparent | Wed May 18 1994 14:31 | 5 |
You might also call the funeral director that handled the burial. They
are generally very helpful with this sort of thing and are aware of the
cemetary's maintenance and administration considerations.
Jim
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| 468.3 | He'll get a flag | ICS::IGNACHUCK | Wed May 18 1994 15:25 | 14 | |
Liz, the Veteran's agent is Ralph Sambucci. You can do one of two
things:
1. Write a note to Ralph explaining the situation and mail it to his
attention at the Municipal Building, or;
2. Send me a note with your father's full name and location in the
cemetery, and I'll give it to Ralph.
Also, if your father belonged to any fraternal organizations, such
as the Elks, K of C, Masons, etc., they also put out Memorial Day
flags.
Frank
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| 468.4 | PRAGMA::GRIFFIN | Dave Griffin | Wed May 18 1994 15:58 | 18 | |
By the way, there are few more poignant activities in town than helping set up the flags for Memorial Day -- especially for kids aged 10 or so and up. I always attend the Memorial Day parade and events, but being handed a list of names, a plot layout, and 50 flags to plant near the honoree is a very personal experience. My family did this last year and my daughter was struck with just how many people from this little town served or died in battle. Names on a list are certainly one thing (as any vistor to "The Wall" in D.C. can tell you), but visiting sites, seeing how wars affected entire families is a lesson in history and humility. They can always use some help... Walk with your kids -- point out what they might not see. - dave | |||||
| 468.5 | thanks | ASABET::TRUMPOLT | Liz Trumpolt - 223-7195, MSO2-2/F3 | Thu May 19 1994 12:00 | 3 |
Thanks for the many responses.
Liz
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