PORTLAND, Maine -- The City's Parks, Recreation and Facilities Division would like to invite the public to join city staff in volunteering on Wednesday, May 23rd from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM at Evergreen Cemetery to help place flags on veterans graves in preparation for Memorial Day.
Each year, Joe Dumais, the Cemetery Superintendent, and his cemetery staff place more than 1,500 flags on the graves of veterans in Evergreen cemetery, and many more on other cemeteries throughout Portland. However, with over 100,000 grave sites, there are sometimes discrepancies between our lists of veterans and actual graves on the ground. This is where volunteers come in! We will divide the volunteers up into small groups or individuals, and you will get a map of a small section of the cemetery to comb for veterans graves that are not on our official lists. Flags will then be placed on those graves and our lists updated. It is so important to families that these flags are placed and we would greatly appreciate help in ensuring that we properly honor these veterans who served our country. Staff will gather at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, May 23rd at the cemetery office. Maps will be provided. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water. The rain date is Thursday, May 24th at 2:00 pm. If you plan to help, please RSVP to Elaine Spring at elaines@portlandmaine.gov.
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