Nadene Harmer scans the cemetery to see where she needs to place new flags at a veteran’s grave.
Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch
Edward Rowell removes an old flag to replace it on Saturday as the Avoca Cub Scout Pack 316 and Troop BSA 316, along with volunteers, replace flags during the rain in three Avoca cemeteries.
Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch
Boy Scout Matthew Mercado collects old flags at the Langcliffe Cemetery, Avoca.
Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch
Assistant Scout Master Gregory White, soaked from the rain, places a new U.S. flag at the site of a veteran’s grave at the Langcliffe Cemetery, Avoca, on Saturday.
Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch
Volunteer Aimee Rowell is shown collecting old U.S. flags at the Langcliffe Cemetery, Avoca.
Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch
AVOCA — Avoca Cub Scout Pack 316 and Troop BSA 316 honored veterans by retiring old American flags and replacing them with new ones at three Avoca cemeteries in time for Memorial Day. Flags were replaced at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ss. Peter and Paul’s Cemetery and Lancliffe Cemetery. Scouts were treated to a lunch at the VFW Post 8335. Avoca Cub Scout Pack 316 and Troop BSA 316 are sponsored by Queen of the Apostles Parish, Avoca.
—Tony Callaio
