Honoring Our Military
May 11, 2024 - 9:00am to 10:30am
St. Mary's Cemetery, 141 Sprain Road, off Tuckahoe Rd. with American Legion Post. Arrive 10 minutes early to park and assemble for opening ceremony at 9am.
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New scouts welcome! Bring a friend!
Honoring Our Military – Placing Flags at Veterans’ Graves with Bajart and Ernest Pasqua Posts
All family members are welcome. Bring a friend!
What to Bring, What to Wear
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Scouts can wear their full Class A uniform. Scouts going to or coming from a sports game can wear their team uniform.
- ​Bring a 6" screwdriver to make a hole in the dirt for the small wooden flag.
- Flags will be provided by the City of Yonkers Veterans Affairs Office.
Schedule
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8:50am: Arrive and park
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9:00am: Opening Ceremony, Prayer & Taps
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9:15am: Instructions, Group Photo, followed by flagging graves. Scouts will be paired with a Veteran as they go around the cemetery.
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9:20am to 10:30am: End. NOTE: Families may leave sooner if necessary.