Volunteers needed for flag removal

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Friends of Vicksburg National Military Park are asking for local volunteers to help remove flags from the cemetery.

The request comes after Memorial Day which was held Monday, May 25. As part of the day’s remembrance services, flags were placed at the graves of soldiers who gave their lives in defense of the nation. Now the flags need to be removed.

The community event to remove the flags will be held Friday, May 29 from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the Vicksburg National Military Park Cemetery.

Volunteers are asked to register prior to the event. Click here to register.