Memorial Day tradition: Scouts place flags at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery ^50.7%

STLPR - By Charlotte Keene - 5/25/2026, 12:48 AM

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In what began as a humble effort 77 years ago by St. Louis Troop 723, a now national Scouting America tradition saw more than a thousand scouts, relatives and other supporters gather Sunday to honor veterans and their loved ones by placing flags at gravestones in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Cub Scout Den Leader Rebecca Belmear... more