VFW picnic for veterans on Memorial Day Weekend
MILWAUKEE – The Veterans of Foreign Wars hosted a Memorial Day weekend picnic for veterans at Lake Wheeler, next to the Zablocki VA Medical Center, on Saturday.
What they’re saying:
The food, fun and fellowship were a gesture of gratitude and support for veterans. For many, it meant more than just lunch on a sunny day.
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“It means the world to me. It’s the sacrifices soldiers, Navy personnel, Marines made – alive and also deceased – that heeded the call to fight for America,” said U.S. Army Veteran Coleman Moore.
“We’re just really glad to be able to support veterans at this time, especially this weekend when we’re remembering those who didn’t make it home,” said Kristin Dodds, senior vice commander of Greendale VFW Post 10519.
Flags honor the fallen
Local perspective:
Hundreds of volunteers placed flags at Wood National Cemetery, one at each gravestone to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice, on Saturday.
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Volunteers place flags at Wood National Cemetery
They planted some 35,000 flags for the more than 41,000 veterans and dependents buried there.
What’s next:
On Memorial Day morning, Monday at 9:25 a.m., the cemetery will host a Silver Star, Bronze Star and Purple Heart recipient for his service during the Vietnam War. He will tell his story and the loss of his friend during the war.
The Source: FOX6 News attended Saturday’s events to gather information for this report.
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