Scouts place flags on Shawnee Cemetery graves ahead of Memorial Day

Local scouts were able to place flags on graves on Saturday ahead of Memorial Day.

Scouts place flags on Shawnee Cemetery graves ahead of Memorial Day

The local veterans' council organized the event with local scout leaders. Held at the Shawnee Cemetery, scouts gathered flags and placed them on graves.

The flags were purchased by the veterans council.

Scouts place flags on Shawnee Cemetery graves ahead of Memorial Day

Organizers also took the opportunity to teach local scouts the importance of Memorial Day and the sacrifice that veterans made for their country.