05/29/2026
Tomorrow is graveside flag removal day. Calling all volunteers join us at 9 am. Due to cemetery lawn maintenance needs, sections 6, 8 & 9 have already been removed and taken to our storage building and we will need some volunteers to report there to clean, roll and prepare flags for storage.
Remaining sections 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, the Columbarium and Memorial Wall still need to be removed, cleaned and stored so please help if you can.
Please see instructions below for details:
Weather and Safety
Rain is in the forecast for the next 10 days, and there is currently a 25% chance of rain throughout Saturday morning. We will proceed rain or shine. We will stop operations if dangerous weather approaches the cemetery. Please dress appropriately for the conditions.
Flag Removal Instructions
Grasp the wooden shaft below the flag and pull it out smoothly.
Do not pull by the flag itself or by the k**b on top, as the flags come off easily.
If you can, bring a rag to wipe off the flagstick. This will save another volunteer time when the flags are counted and stored.
Courtesy Reminders
Please give visiting family members space, as Saturdays are often busy for visitation.
If a few graves are missed, they can be handled later.
Do not park across from another car on the main circle, as this may block emergency vehicles and disrupt visitation.
Thank You
Your help makes it possible to preserve and store the flags for future use. Many thanks to everyone who helped place the flags—this step is just as important. Please join us if you can. We look forward to volunteering with you.
Eldon Woodie, Chairman SCALNC
