Former Oakland resident to honor veterans

John Ward invites residents to help place American flags on the graves of veterans at two cemeteries in the town.

By Amy Quesinberry
| 3:17 p.m. May 22, 2024

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A former Oakland resident is returning to the town Monday, May 27, to celebrate Memorial Day by placing American flags on the graves of veterans at two cemeteries in the town.

John Ward estimates there are 100 veteran gravesites in the cemeteries, and he is asking Oakland residents to join him in honoring them.

Flags will be provided, and the event begins at 9 a.m. Volunteers will meet at the corner of West Sadler Avenue and South Walker Street.

At 10 a.m., Ward will make comments about the day, and taps will be played. To participate or for more information, call Ward at (904) 891-0059.

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Amy Quesinberry

Community Editor Amy Quesinberry was born at the old West Orange Memorial Hospital and raised in Winter Garden. Aside from earning her journalism degree from the University of Georgia, she hasn’t strayed too far from her hometown and her three-mile bubble. She grew up reading The Winter Garden Times and knew in the eighth grade she wanted to write for her community newspaper. She has been part of the writing and editing team since 1990.