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A WARM WELCOME TO VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES
 

The Cortland Rural Cemetery is honored to be the final resting place of hundreds upon hundreds of American veterans. We take seriously our role in memorializing the lives and service of these brave men and women ~ representing all branches of the armed services and having served in all American wars and conflicts the Revolutionary War onward. And we offer the following information to veterans and their family members, for your convenience and information.

FLAGS FOR MEMORIAL DAY & VETERANS DAY

The Cortland Rural Cemetery allows and, indeed, encourages the placement of American flags on veterans' graves for Memorial Day and Veterans Day. While limited financial and manpower prevent us from being able to erect flags, we do offer the following comments in support of this important tradition:

• A limited supply of flags will be available at the cemetery office for any individuals who wish to mark a veteran's grave.

• Any individuals or groups of volunteers (including veterans groups, schools, scouts, etc.) who are interested in marking multiple veterans' graves with flags are encouraged to contact the CRC for flags and tips on locating veterans graves. (Each year, our volunteer board members donate their time to mark as many as they can ~ and will welcome the help!)

• The cemetery must, of course, reserve the right to collect flags in the weeks following the aforementioned holidays. Any flags that can be re-used the following year, will be added to our collection.

• Donations of small, wooden-dowel flags are greatly appreciated and will be put to good use, as our supply of flags does deteriorate over time.