WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (WAVY) — Volunteers laid flags on the graves of more than 500 veterans in Williamsburg on Thursday morning ahead of the Memorial Day holiday.

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Volunteers gathered around 9 a.m. on Thursday, May 26 at the graves of veterans at Cedar Grove Cemetery. That is on Henry Street, near Colonial Parkway.

The Patrick Henry Chapter of the Disabled American Veterans, Rotary Club of James City County, Salvation Army of Williamsburg, Cedar Grove Historical Society, veterans, and representatives from the Williamsburg Police and Fire Departments will all be at the event.

For questions, contact Bill Brown at dbrown@williamsburgva.gov.