Things You'll Need:
- Flowers
- Stick flags
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Step 1
Purchase some small stick flags or flowers. Stick flags are commonly sold around Memorial Day and can be found in grocery stores, party stores and many other places very affordably.
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Step 2
Visit a cemetery nearby or several cemeteries. While many veterans are buried in Arlington National Cemetery and other veteran cemeteries, many families also opt to have their family member buried in a local cemetery.
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Step 3
Look for grave markers that identify the deceased as a war veteran. This is typically proudly displayed on the head stone or marker. Also look for rank prefixes to indicate members of the Armed Forces.
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Step 4
Place a flower, flowers or a stick flag at the gravesite of the war veterans you find. It's possible that the family of the fallen soldier will visit the grave and see your tribute, or no one may ever see it. Either way, your tribute will honor the sacrifice of an American hero.
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Step 5
Take a moment to reflect on the sacrifice of each of the war veterans whose graves you encounter. Memorial Day is more than just a day off work, an excuse for a barbecue or an opportunity to take advantage of a great sale. Memorial Day is also a day of remembrance for the lives lost in the cause of freedom.












