Flagholders for Veterans

Who receives a flagholder?
Every honorably discharged U.S. veteran is entitled to a flagholder marking their service. From Memorial Day to September 11, the VA arranges for U.S. flags to be placed by volunteers, including the VFW, American Legion, and Boy Scouts.

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How can I help?
Flagholders, once bronze, are now made of lighter metal due to theft. If you see theft occurring, stay safe and contact our office or the police. These flagholders honor the sacrifices of our veterans—help us protect them.

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Missing a flagholder or flag?
The VA provides one flagholder per veteran and does not replace stolen ones. Contact the cemetery office to check for a spare. Flags are flown between May 31 and September 11—if one is missing, it may be due to squirrels. Call us, and we’ll replace it if possible.

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Veterans of other countries
U.S. flagholders and flags honor U.S. veterans. Confederate veterans, as recognized since 1958, are also eligible.