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Fort Bliss National Cemetery Seeks Volunteers for Memorial Day Tribute

KVIA••Nicole Ardila
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This Memorial Day weekend, Fort Bliss National Cemetery is calling on the community to honor fallen servicemen and women by volunteering to place flags on graves. With over 65,000 individuals interred, the cemetery expects between 500 and 1,000 volunteers on Saturday alone. Francisco Gonzalez Jr., the cemetery director and veteran, emphasizes the importance of this act of remembrance, especially as the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary. Volunteers are needed starting at 6:30 a.m. on Friday to assist with the placement of flags, culminating in a ceremony at 9 a.m. on Monday. Attendees should be aware that parking will be available only outside the cemetery grounds.

Key Details: • Volunteers needed Friday and Saturday for flag placement. • Flag placement starts at 6:30 a.m. on Friday. • Memorial Day ceremony begins at 9 a.m. on Monday. • Parking available only outside the cemetery.

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