Members of the American Legion, VFW, Boy and Girl Scouts of America, and other members of the community took part in a memorial day flag raising at Graceland Cemetery in Knoxville Thursday morning.

A brief memorial tribute was held at the Veteran’s Plot after flags were raised throughout the cemetery. Following the event a free breakfast for participants was held at the VFW in Knoxville. Representatives from Congressman Dave Loebsack, Senator Chuck Grassley and Senator Joni Ernst were also in attendance. Flags will be taken down on Tuesday, May 30th at 3 p.m.