Scouts to participate in Memorial Day events in Marietta

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Members of the Scout Buglers Assembly will participate in the flag placement ceremony at Marietta National Cemetery this coming Saturday, May 23 and also Taps Across America on May 25.

To get more information or to register, use this link: Taps Across America.

The Taps Across America program takes place across the country every Memorial Day at 3 p.m. Eastern time.

That’s part of the official Marietta Memorial Day observance that begins on Monday at 12 p.m. at the Marietta National Cemetery. The event is presented by National Memorial Day Association of Georgia:

Support for this ceremony comes from individuals, veterans organizations and other patriotic groups, the local military bases, the staff of Marietta National Cemetery, local Scouts and High School JROTC and Sea Cadet Units and several interested companies, local Police, and city and county officials. Memorial Day is one of the best opportunities for all of us to express our gratitude for those who have and are serving our country and to honor their sacrifices. The Officers, Directors, and Members of the NMDA encourage as many as possible to share in this patriotic ceremony. 

The flag placements begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, and members of the public are invited to participate with the scouts as they leave an American flag at every gravestone.

The guest speaker at the Memorial Day event is U.S. Rep. Barry Loudermilk and the honoree organization is Gold Star Families, who are the family and loved ones of fallen American military personnel.

Marietta National Cemetery is located at 500 Washington Street, near the Marietta Square.