ALABAMA – According to the officials, Congressman Al Lawson began this tradition three years ago.
Hwas joined by City and County leaders and other members of the community to pay their respects.
Due to COVID-19, last year’s turnout was about 20 people.
This year, the event had a turnout of about 80 volunteers who placed American flags on the headstones of the about 300 black soldiers that are buried there.
Members of the Buffalo Soldiers led the way to make sure no grave was overlooked. Each soldier’s headstone bears a cross to represent their sacrifice, and once the flags were in place, each soldier was given a special salute.
