Rain or Shine: Hundreds Honor Fallen at Black Hills National Cemetery

Rain or Shine: Hundreds Honor Fallen at Black Hills National Cemetery
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Sturgis, S.D. – Hundreds of volunteers gathered on a rainy Saturday morning, May 25, at Black Hills National Cemetery to honor fallen service members by placing flags. The event was held in partnership with Military Honor Flags USA.

Despite the inclement weather, a large contingent of community members turned out to participate in the solemn tribute. The volunteers systematically placed flags at gravesites throughout the cemetery, creating a striking visual display of remembrance.

The initiative aimed to honor those who gave their lives in service to the country, providing a poignant display ahead of Memorial Day. Black Hills National Cemetery, located near Rapid City, serves as the final resting place for many veterans and their families from the Black Hills and surrounding areas of South Dakota.

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Rapid City, US
8:14 am, May 29, 2025
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Visibility: 6 mi
Sunrise: 5:14 am
Sunset: 8:26 pm

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