25-05-2025
Champaign's Grandview Cemetery gets flag makeover for Memorial Day
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Many in Champaign came out Saturday morning to plant more than 2,000 flags in honor of Memorial Day. And they're not done yet.
It's in preparation for the Memorial Day ceremony put on by Amvet Post 3. Flags were placed on veteran's graves across Grandview Memorial Gardens.
Three Decatur men protecting casket flags at cemetery
'That's extremely rewarding. You know, the lifestyle that we're able to live here, it's because of all these that served before us, each and every flag that's flying,' organizer Jason Moore said. 'And especially out here, when the wind's blow and you get to see them, you know, fully expanded. And know that each one of those represents somebody that served and, you know, kind of help protect that way of life.'
Moore said he still needs help. They'll be placing around 300 larger flags on the grounds Monday at 6 a.m. He said to help out all you have to do is show up — no sign up necessary.
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