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Monticello Times
American Legion Auxiliary donates flags to honor veterans in Monticello
Caryn Wallin, left, of Monticello American Legion Auxiliary Unit 260, presents new U.S., Minnesota and POW/MIA flags to Gary Revenig, activities director for the Monticello School District. Since 2018, the Auxiliary has donated two sets of three flags annually to the Monticello High School Veterans Memorial Plaza in honor of Veterans Day and Memorial Day. The six flags cost approximately $650 each year and are replaced by school custodial staff as they become worn or tattered. The memorial plaza originated as a student-led project, with Monticello students working alongside a teacher to seek donations from local organizations and businesses. The school board approved the project, which continues to be maintained by the district. The plaza hosts Memorial Day services, while Veterans Day observances take place at schools and senior living and care facilities throughout the community, with support from the American Legion Auxiliary and VFW. The memorial also features an ongoing commemorative brick paver program honoring military veterans. This year’s new flags were scheduled to be raised on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11.