Veteran’s Day Flag Placement, November 9, 2024

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

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