Members of the Hickman American Legion Post 75, along with local volunteers, honored veterans at the Hickman city cemetery on Thursday.
In advance of Monday’s Memorial Day, the group gathered to place American flags at monuments of those who have served.
Former Hickman Mayor David Lattus, who served for 20 years in the United States Navy and Kentucky National Guard, told Thunderbolt News about the project.(AUDIO)
Lattus said the cemetery flags recognize and honor veterans from many conflicts.(AUDIO)
(photos: Charles Choate – 104.9 KYTN/105.7 WQAK)