Townsend Detachment #920 Marine Corps League Places American Flags on Graves of Marine Veterans

The United States flag is one of the most significant symbols of Memorial Day representing freedom, sacrifice and remembrance.

Twenty-two members of the Townsend Detachment #920 Marine Corps League, family members and friends placed over 400 flags on the graves of Marine Corps veterans at the Heritage, Greenwood, Eastwood Memorial. Montgomery Memorial and Gilmer Cemeteries in Montgomery on May 24, 2025 honoring deceased Marines. In addition, on Memorial Day, May 26, 2025, flags were also placed on 200 graves in Prattville, Millbrook, Tallassee and Hope Hull by Marine Corps League members who live in those towns.