Location:
Saturday November 9th – 9:00 am
East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery
5901 Lyons View Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
Schedule:
1. Meet at 8:30 am at the rotunda – The ceremony will start at 9:00.
2. Presentation of Colors
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. The meaning of Veteran’s Day and Thank You to the Veterans in attendance.
5. Flag Placement Instructions:
- Family and friends of those interred will pick up flags first.
- Flag should be placed 12’’ in front of the marker.
- Use a tool to make a hole in the ground for the flag stick – if you try to shove it in the ground it will break!
- Flags will be provided and located at stations throughout the cemetery.
- Groups should start at the end of one row and complete that row before moving on to the next row.
Guidelines:
- Scouts must be in Class A uniforms.
- All Scouts under 13 should be supervised by an adult.
- This event will occur rain or shine so be prepared.
- Please bring tools to aid in making a ¼ hole in the ground for the flag stick. (Example – A battery powered drill with a paddle bit or large Phillips Head Screwdriver (for adult use only) with a rubber mallet hammer)
BSA Contact : Hugh Nystrom – Mobile 865-308-3565 or email at Hugh.Nystrom@gmail.com