Volunteers and veterans place flags at Carson City cemetery ahead of Memorial Day

Veterans and families from Carson City volunteered their time at Lone Mountain Cemetery on Friday by placing more than 1,000 flags over the headstones of fallen veterans.

Veteran organizations such as the Marine Corps League Detachment 602, contributed to the overall success of the flag planting.

Head Volunteer Ron Gutzman spoke about the massive contribution from the Carson City locals.

“It is great too see everybody out here helping a great cause. It brings a smile to my face, to see so many people honoring the veterans who gave their lives.” Gutzman said. “Memorial Day means so much to me, and it’s great that others think the same way.”

The flags will be removed Monday at p.m. Monday. Gutzman said help on Monday is always appreciated.

Other Memorial Day military remembrance activities include:

The Nevada State Railroad Museum will have the historic Glenbrook Engine under steam this weekend. Additionally, Steam Engine No. 25 will be rearing to go for rides along the refurbished track. Warren Engine Co. No 1 will be on site selling refreshments.

Flooding earlier this year caused substantial damage to the track, shop, annex and main museum building. Thanks to the very hard work of museum volunteers, state and federal agencies, and construction crews, the annual Memorial Day Steam celebration will go on as usual.

— Everybody loves a parade, especially Virginia City. Saturday at 12 p.m. floats, walkers, veterans, car clubs, and a mix of everyone else will take to ‘C’ Street for their annual Celebration of Heroes Memorial Day Parade.

While they prefer early registration, if you get to the Fourth Ward School at 10:30 a.m. there’s a chance to join in.

— Monday, at 10:00 a.m., a Memorial Day Ceremony for the Native American Indian community’s Veterans will be held at the Historic Stewart Indian School Cemetery: located off Snyder Avenue, behind Corpus Christi Catholic Church, and across from the Stewart Indian School complex.

The ceremony will last approximately 45 minutes.

— A Memorial Day Service at Eastside Memorial Park at 1600 Buckeye Road in Minden begins at 11 a.m. Monday with welcome remarks, opening prayer, flag-raising, wreath laying and taps played by students from Douglas High School. A picnic in the park with free food and drinks will run from 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Bring a chair and blanket to enjoy your picnic.

— The annual Carson City Memorial Day Ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at in the Veterans section of the Lone Mountain Cemetery. Join local dignitaries at we honor those who have served our country.

The Storey County Veterans Tribute Dedication Ceremony takes place Monday at 2 p.m. at the Mark Twain Community Center at 500 Sam Clemens Ave in Dayton. The public is invited to attend the service and a bar-be-que to follow.

Active military will enjoy a free day in the Carson Hot Springs outdoor pools all day on Monday. They are open seven days a week from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m. and located at 1500 Old Hot Springs Road.

Evergreen Gene’s Shop at 1811 N. Carson St. invites you to their annual Memorial Day barbecue. From 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. free hot dogs, hamburgers and drinks await all visitors. You’ll be entertained by some members of the upcoming Senior Follies show and service members will enjoy discounts in the store.

Through May 31, all of the restaurants and shops of the Carson Mall will be giving away free American flags.

Elsewhere: the public is invited to attend two Memorial Day events at the Northern Nevada Veterans Cemetery located in Fernley, Nev.

The first is on Saturday, May 27, 2017 with a "Flag-In" event. Volunteers are asked to arrive no later than 8:30 AM to assist in placing an American flag on each gravesite. Participants will receive a free commemorative WW1 pin to show appreciation in preparing the cemetery for the main Memorial Day ceremony.

Then, on Monday, May 29, 2017 there will be a Memorial Service at the cemetery beginning at 11:00 AM. The event is expected to last an hour. Based on previous years, more than 3,000 people are expected to attend the Memorial Day ceremony. You may want to arrive early due to parking and to also obtain the best viewing spot.

The keynote speaker will be Kevin Tokarski, Associate Administrator for Strategic Sealift -U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration. The Master of Ceremonies will be the Nevada Department of Veterans Services Deputy Director, Fred Wagar. The ceremony will also include performances by the Maytan Band, conducted by CW4 Alan Pefley, U.S. Army.