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Memorial Day is fast approaching and the Henryetta Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 539 is getting ready for the annual observance at Westlawn Cemetery.
Saturday, May 29, post members along with other volunteers will meet at the cemetery to place American flags on the graves of former service members. Some 2,500 flags are placed at Westlawn as well as cemeteries in Weleetka, Wilson and surrounding communities. Those flags will be picked back up May 31 at 5 p.m.
The annual Memorial Day service will take place at the Veterans section at the cemetery starting at 10 a.m. The public is invited to participate in that service. Goodner said there is ample room for visitors to social distance.